Thermal treatment of an implantable medical device

Details Thermal treatment of an implantable medical device Thermal treatment of an implantable medical device

2004-05-27

2010-10-05

Meeks, Timothy H (Department: 1715)

Coating processes

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

C427S002240, C427S002250, C427S372200, C623S001100, C623S001420, C623S001460

Reexamination Certificate

active

07807211

ABSTRACT:
A method of manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a drug eluting stent, is disclosed. The method includes subjecting an implantable medical device that includes a polymer to a thermal condition. The thermal condition can result in reduction of the rate of release of an active agent from the device subsequent to the implantation of the device and/or improve the mechanical properties of a polymeric coating on the device.

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