Method of forming a drug eluting stent

Details Method of forming a drug eluting stent Method of forming a drug eluting stent

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Jimenez, Marc (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S508000, C029S527200, C623S001150, C623S001420, C623S001460, C427S002100, C427S002240, C072S046000, C072S047000, C072S357000, C072S360000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055237

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method of forming a drug eluting stent, the method comprising coupling a stent framework to a mandrel, inserting the mandrel with stent framework into an open die, the die including a forming surface including a plurality of raised indention forming portions; closing the die against the stent framework; pressing the raised indention portions into the stent framework to form indentions in the stent framework; and inserting at least one drug polymer into the indentions formed in the stent framework.

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