A polymeric tube is positioned on a polymeric mandrel and then laser cut to form an implantable medical device, such as a stent. The method reduces contamination of the inner surface of the stent, which would be caused if conventional glass or metal mandrels are used, while simultaneously reducing damage...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7622070?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7622070 - Method of manufacturing an implantable polymeric medical device
Method of manufacturing an implantable polymeric medical device
