System and method for coating a tubular implantable medical device
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1. A method of coating a tubular implantable medical device having a length and a longitudinal axis, comprising depositing a coating composition on an applicator, rotating the applicator in a first direction over the length of the device to apply a first stripe of coating composition to a surface of the device, rotating the device in a second direction about its longitudinal axis, and then applying a second stripe of coating composition to the surface of the device, wherein the rotating in the second direction is about an axis that is not parallel to a rotation axis of the applicator.
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Abstract
A system and method for coating a tubular implantable medical device, such as a stent, using an applicator and a coating composition are provided.
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- 1. A method of coating a tubular implantable medical device having a length and a longitudinal axis, comprising depositing a coating composition on an applicator, rotating the applicator in a first direction over the length of the device to apply a first stripe of coating composition to a surface of the device, rotating the device in a second direction about its longitudinal axis, and then applying a second stripe of coating composition to the surface of the device, wherein the rotating in the second direction is about an axis that is not parallel to a rotation axis of the applicator.
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