Process for making electroformed stents

作者: Richard A. Hines

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关键词: Electrically conductiveElectroplatingComposite materialMandrelEngineering drawingElectroformingMaterials scienceLayer (electronics)StentResist

摘要: This invention is directed to an expandable stent useful for implantation into artery or the like. The stents are made using electroforming techniques in which electrically-conductive mandrel coated with a suitable resist material, after exposed appropriate light pattern and frequency so as form resist. then electroplated material. etched away once sufficient layer of material deposited, leaving completed stent.