Method and apparatus for stent retention on a balloon catheter

Details Method and apparatus for stent retention on a balloon catheter Method and apparatus for stent retention on a balloon catheter

2007-09-28

2011-11-01

Bryant, David (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S520000, C029S505000, C029S508000, C604S096010, C604S103050, C623S001120

Reexamination Certificate

active

08046897

ABSTRACT:
A balloon is inflated from a collapsed configuration, then deflated. A polymeric stent is then disposed over the deflated balloon and the stent crimped to the balloon.

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