A method for forming an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is provided, in which electric discharges are applied to a metal surface of the implantable medical device. The electric discharges pit the surface. The pitted surface improves retention of a coating on the device and increases the...http://www.google.es/patents/US20040249444?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US20040249444 - Method and system for created a textured surface on an implantable medical device
Method and system for created a textured surface on an implantable medical ...
Número de solicitud: 10/886,788 Número de publicación: US 2004/0249444 A1 Fecha de presentación: 7 Jul 2004 Patente emitida: US7537610 ( Fecha de emisión 26 May 2009)