Stent with improved drug loading capacity

Details Stent with improved drug loading capacity Stent with improved drug loading capacity

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Ross, Dana (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By use of closed-die and coacting work-forcer

Forcing work into or within closed die; e.g., forging

C029S235000, C029S270000, C425S393000, C425S403000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07861570

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method of forming a drug eluting stent, the method comprising coupling a stent framework to a mandrel, inserting the mandrel with stent framework into an open die, the die including a forming surface including a plurality of raised indentation forming portions; closing the die against the stent framework; pressing the raised indentation portions into the stent framework to form indentation in the stent framework; and inserting at least one drug polymer into the indentation formed in the stent framework.

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