18573853. PLASMA SURFACE TREATMENT FOR INTRAVASCULAR SYSTEMS simplified abstract (Covidien LP)
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PLASMA SURFACE TREATMENT FOR INTRAVASCULAR SYSTEMS
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Kevin Song of Mission Viejo CA (US)
PLASMA SURFACE TREATMENT FOR INTRAVASCULAR SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18573853 titled 'PLASMA SURFACE TREATMENT FOR INTRAVASCULAR SYSTEMS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an intravascular medical assembly with an elongated structure treated with a plasma-treatment process to reduce friction and improve performance within a patient's vasculature.
- The elongated structure is designed to deliver or retrieve medical devices within the patient's blood vessels.
- The metal surface of the structure undergoes a plasma-treatment process involving electrolytic-polishing and plasma-coating with a hydrophilic substance to reduce variability and enhance lubricity.
- The treatment process aims to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of medical procedures involving the assembly.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Plasma-treatment process to reduce friction on the metal surface.
- Electrolytic-polishing to enhance the surface quality.
- Plasma-coating with a hydrophilic substance for improved performance.
- Reduction of variability in the metal surface for consistent results.
- Enhanced delivery and retrieval of medical devices within vasculature.
Potential Applications: The technology can be applied in various intravascular medical procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, and catheterization.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses issues related to friction, variability, and efficiency in intravascular medical procedures.
Benefits:
- Improved performance and efficiency in delivering and retrieving medical devices.
- Reduced friction for smoother navigation within the vasculature.
- Consistent results due to reduced variability in the metal surface.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized by medical device companies, hospitals, and healthcare providers to enhance the quality and success rate of intravascular procedures.
Questions about Intravascular Medical Assembly: 1. How does the plasma-treatment process improve the performance of the elongated structure within the patient's vasculature? 2. What are the specific benefits of reducing friction and variability in the metal surface of the assembly?
Original Abstract Submitted
In some examples, an intravascular medical assembly includes an elongated structure configured to deliver or retrieve a medical device within vasculature of a patient, wherein the elongated structure comprises an exposed metal surface treated with a plasma-treatment process configured to reduce friction associated with the metal surface, wherein the plasma-treatment process includes electrolytic-polishing of the metal surface in the presence of a reactive gas to reduce variability in the metal surface; and plasma-coating the metal surface with a hydrophilic substance formed from the reactive gas.
