Methods of crimping expandable medical devices

Details Methods of crimping expandable medical devices Methods of crimping expandable medical devices

2007-07-20

2010-11-09

Wyszomierski, George (Department: 1793)

Metal treatment

Process of modifying or maintaining internal physical...

Heating or cooling of solid metal

C148S676000

Reexamination Certificate

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07828916

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods for crimping a medical device, such as a stent, wherein the medical device is formed of a superelastic alloy. A method for crimping a medical device includes cooling the stent until the alloy becomes martensitic, allowing the stent to warm after cooling, crimping the stent with a crimping apparatus.

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