Sterilization Methods For Medical Devices
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1. A method for preparing a sterilized packaged stent, the method comprising:
- exposing a stent comprising a polymer to radiation to sterilize the stent while the stent is in an uncrimped state; and
packaging the stent.
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Abstract
Methods of sterilizing medical devices, including implantable medical devices like stents, chemically and with radiation are disclosed. Methods of preparing a sterile, packaged medical device, including a sterile, packaged implantable medical device or stent are disclosed.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for preparing a sterilized packaged stent, the method comprising:
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exposing a stent comprising a polymer to radiation to sterilize the stent while the stent is in an uncrimped state; and packaging the stent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of preparing a sterilized, packaged stent, the method comprising:
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exposing the stent to a fluid to a cleaning fluid in preparation for a coating operation; exposing the stent to a sterilizing chemical at ambient temperature; coating the stent; and heating the stent after coating, wherein the stent comprises a polymer. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of preparing a sterilized, packaged stent, the method comprising:
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exposing the stent to a cleaning fluid in preparation for a coating operation; coating the stent; and heating the stent after coating; mounting the stent onto a delivery device and attaching the mounted stent to a delivery system; packaging the stent and delivery system; and exposing the packaged stent and delivery system to radiation of not more than 15 KGy after packaging the stent; wherein the stent comprises a polymer.
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