Processes for producing anastomotic components having magnetic properties

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APP PUB NO 20020072758A1
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09851400

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Processes for forming magnetic anastomotic components subject suitable stock material to a series of steps to produce a biocompatible device for implantation in a patient's body. The processes treat the exterior of the material to form a smooth outer surface free of irregularities and discontinuities. The anastomotic component may undergo additional processing, for example, applying one or more coatings, changing the surface configuration of the component or creating one or more areas of concentrated magnetic flux. According to another aspect of the invention, the anastomotic component is magnetized after it has been packaged. Finally, the exterior of the component may be rendered smooth after initial forming by an acid etching process that is carried out pursuant to principles of the invention.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY N E MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432-5640

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carson, Dean F Mountain View, CA 31 2056
Cole, David H San Mateo, CA 22 2647
Gittings, Darin C Sunnyvale, CA 60 6976
Reo, Michael L Redwood City, CA 118 14199
Sharkawy, A Adam Union City, CA 31 2045

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