Elongate medical device and method of coating the same

Details Elongate medical device and method of coating the same Elongate medical device and method of coating the same

2006-08-24

2010-11-16

Meeks, Timothy H (Department: 1715)

Coating processes

Medical or dental purpose product; parts; subcombinations;...

C427S002240, C427S002280, C427S002300, C427S372200, C604S164130

Reexamination Certificate

active

07833564

ABSTRACT:
An elongate medical device including a coating extending over a portion of the elongate medical device having a plurality of apertures formed thereon and a method of applying a coating to such an elongate medical device are disclosed. Prior to applying a coating to the elongate medical device, a removable liquid is dispensed in the plurality of apertures. Subsequently, the removable liquid is removed from the plurality of apertures, leaving the plurality of apertures free of, unobstructed by, or otherwise not filled with the coating.

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