Method of making a medical device

Details Method of making a medical device Method of making a medical device

2002-07-10

2008-03-18

Cozart, Jermie E. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Magnetically shaping

C029S516000, C029S517000, C623S001340, C604S103100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07343659

ABSTRACT:
A method of making a medical device includes compressing a prosthesis, e.g., a therapeutic agent-carrying stent or stent-graft, to a catheter without contacting an outer surface of the prosthesis, e.g., by electromagnetically compressing the prosthesis.

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