Temperature controlled crimping

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2004-10-01

2011-11-08

Crispino, Richard (Department: 1747)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

Shaping against forming surface

C428S212000, C428S421000, C428S422000, C428S500000, C623S001110, C623S001220, C427S002250, C264S135000, C264S171260, C264S249000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052912

ABSTRACT:
This disclosure describes a method for crimping a polymeric stent onto a catheter for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or other intraluminal interventions. The method comprises crimping the stent onto a catheter when the polymer is at a target temperature other than ambient temperature. The polymer can optionally comprise drug(s).

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