Medical devices and methods of making the same

Details Medical devices and methods of making the same Medical devices and methods of making the same

2005-05-05

2011-12-06

Meeks, Timothy (Department: 1715)

Coating processes

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

C427S002240, C427S002250, C623S001110, C623S001120, C623S001150, C623S001200

Reexamination Certificate

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08071155

ABSTRACT:
Medical devices, such as stents, and methods of making the devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method includes diffusing a first element into a first portion of the medical device. The first element includes carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or combinations thereof. The first portion includes a refractory material.

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