Method of removing stent islands from a stent

Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Disassembling

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C029S557000, C264S345000

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07823263

ABSTRACT:
A tool for removing islands from a stent is disclosed. The tool includes a tube with at least one exit hole in communication with the center of the tube, and the tube being connected to a pressurized fluid source. A stent island is located over the exit hole and is removed by the force of the exiting fluid from the exit hole.

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