Oxidation resistant treatment for metallic medical devices

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APP PUB NO 20050022627A1
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10818757

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A method of treating a metallic medical device is disclosed and includes providing a metallic medical device, ionizing the media surrounding at least one electrode to produce an energized plasma proximate to the electrode, and exposing the metallic device to the plasma prior to use of the metallic device. In one embodiment a vascular stent is the medical device.

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MEDTRONIC VASCULAR INC3576 UNOCAL PLACE SANTA ROSA CA 95403

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Chen, Cheng-Han Santa Rosa, CA 11 53

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