METHODS FOR APPLYING AN APPLICATION MATERIAL TO AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
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1. A method of coating an implantable device, the method comprising:
- positioning an implantable device relative to a material delivery apparatus;
producing a spray pattern of an application material using the material delivery apparatus; and
deflecting at least a portion of the spray pattern using a focusing assembly comprising at least one focusing jet.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for applying a coating to an implantable device are disclosed. A method for applying a coating to an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning an implantable device relative to a material delivery apparatus. A spray pattern of an application material is produced using the material delivery apparatus. At least a portion of the spray pattern is deflected using a focusing assembly.
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1. A method of coating an implantable device, the method comprising:
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positioning an implantable device relative to a material delivery apparatus; producing a spray pattern of an application material using the material delivery apparatus; and deflecting at least a portion of the spray pattern using a focusing assembly comprising at least one focusing jet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of coating an implantable device, the method comprising:
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positioning an implantable device relative to a material delivery apparatus; producing a spray pattern of an application material using the material delivery apparatus; and deflecting at least a portion of the spray pattern using a focusing assembly comprising an annular focusing jet. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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