Medical devices having superhydrophobic surfaces

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2009-06-23

2011-10-25

Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

C424S426000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08043359

ABSTRACT:
According to an aspect of the invention, medical devices are provided, which have at least two superhydrophobic surface regions which engage one another when the medical device is deployed in vivo.

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