Electro-polishing fixture and electrolyte solution for polishing stents and method

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PATENT NO 6375826
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09503280

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An electro-polishing fixture for polishing stents which incorporates multiple anodes in contact with the stent and a center cathode disposed coaxially within the interior of the stent and a curved exterior cathode disposed about the perimeter of the stent. The invention further includes an electrolyte solution adapted for polishing stents composed of nickel-titanium alloy and a method of using the electrolyte in combination with the electro-polishing fixture.

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ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC3200 LAKESIDE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Fitz, Matthew J Sunnyvale, CA 44 3379
Tarapata, Christopher J Santa Clara, CA 19 1606
Wang, Jingli Berkeley, CA 29 554

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