System and method for coating a medical device

Details System and method for coating a medical device System and method for coating a medical device

2007-10-22

2011-10-25

Yuan, Dah-Wei (Department: 1717)

Coating processes

Medical or dental purpose product; parts; subcombinations;...

C029S516000, C623S001210, C427S002240, C427S002250

Reexamination Certificate

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08043651

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for coating a medical device, such as a stent, including rolling the stent against a ribbon or gravure roll impregnated with coating material. The ribbon and gravure roll may include a recessed pattern matching a strut pattern of the stent. The stent may also be rolled against a plate or cylinder while coating material is forced onto the stent through a pattern of holes or openings in the plate or cylinder matching a strut pattern of the stent.

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