Methods of making medical devices

Details Methods of making medical devices Methods of making medical devices

2003-03-12

2009-02-10

Cozart, Jermie E (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S516000, C029S517000, C029S821000, C623S001130, C623S001200, C072S402000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07487579

ABSTRACT:
A method of manufacturing a medical device, such as an endoprosthesis, includes reducing the size of the medical device, and vibrating the device. In embodiments, the device is vibrated ultrasonically.

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