Medical devices
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1. A stent device comprising:
- a generally tubular member, the member including a porous structure comprising an oxide of titanium, niobium, tantalum, or an alloy thereof, the porous structure including hollow post-shaped elements.
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Abstract
Medical devices, particularly stents, suitable for drug delivery and including a porous structure and/or colors are disclosed.
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46 Claims
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1. A stent device comprising:
a generally tubular member, the member including a porous structure comprising an oxide of titanium, niobium, tantalum, or an alloy thereof, the porous structure including hollow post-shaped elements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A stent device comprising:
a generally tubular member, the member including a porous structure of hollow post-shaped elements. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method of making a stent, comprising:
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(a) providing a metal;
(b) exposing the metal to an acid solution such that the acid solution forms a meniscus on the metal;
(c) connecting the metal as an anode in an electrical circuit in the acid solution; and
(d) applying a voltage to the circuit, the metal being incorporated in a stent. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A method of making a stent, comprising:
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(a) providing a metal;
(b) exposing the metal to an acid solution;
(c) controlling the oxygen content of the acid solution;
(d) connecting the metal as an anode in an electrical circuit in the acid solution; and
(e) applying a voltage to the circuit, the metal being incorporated in a stent. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42)
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- 43. A family of medical devices, wherein members of said medical devices include an oxide providing a different color or color pattern.
- 45. A medical device includes an oxide providing a color or color pattern indicative of manufacturing information.
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