Use of platinum group metals in vascular devices and method...

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2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Gherbi, Suzette (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Having plural layers

C075S633000, C075S744000, C427S002100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11118080

ABSTRACT:
A method of texturing polycrystalline iridium includes the steps of cold/warm working of the polycrystalline iridium at equal to or below its re-crystallization temperature to break up the polycrystalline structure such that the orientation favors one direction (i.e. the <110> direction), and re-crystallizing the iridium such that a majority of grains are aligned in the preferred direction. The textured polycrystalline material is then used in vascular devices such as stents.

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