Systems and methods for the inspection of stents

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2010-09-22

2011-12-20

Pham, Hoa (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

Inspection of flaws or impurities

C382S141000

Reexamination Certificate

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08081307

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for inspecting stents can involve an inspection camera to take an image of the stent and a computer system for analyzing the image to determine the presence of any coating defects. The determination can be made by masking out a portion of the stent, identifying deviations from a strut edge, and/or highlighting features protruding from a stent external boundary defining an outer diameter. The image can be taken after a focus feedback camera determines the position of the stent.

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