Medical devices with metal/polymer composites
AssigneeSt. Jude Medical, Inc.
InventorsMatthew F. Ogle, Matthew S. Reimink, Richard F. Schroeder
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Abstract
Medical devices are formed from metal/polymer composites that have improved characteristics. The metal/polymer composites have a relatively thick metal coating with an average metal thickness of greater than about 3 microns. The composite has mechanical properties, such as mechanical strength, durability and resiliency, contributed by the metal coating. The metal/polymer composites can be formed by solution based or vapor based approaches.
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A medical device comprising a substrate having a biocompatible metal coating over at least a portion of its surface with an average thickness greater than about 3 microns, wherein the substrate comprises a polymer and wherein the amount of metal in the coating affects mechanical properties.
A method of producing a medical device comprising applying a metal coating on a substrate, the metal coating having an average thickness greater than about 3 microns, wherein the substrate comprises a polymer and wherein the amount of metal in the coating affects mechanical properties.
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