Thin film stent

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1998-07-17

2000-08-01

Nuzzolillo, Maria

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Coating, forming or etching by sputtering

20419214, 20419223, 216 37, 216 87, 216 83, 148559, C23C 1434

Patent

active

060961759

ABSTRACT:
A method for fabricating a stent or other medical device by creating a free standing thin film of metal.

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