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Surface conditioning of 316LVM slotted tube cardiovascular stents.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15613380     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The surface quality of coronary stents has a significant influence on its biocompatibility. Therefore, surface polishing is of paramount importance in the production and application of stents. In the present study, electropolishing is performed on 316LVM steel slotted tube coronary stents. Additionally, acid pickling, as a pretreatment of electropolishing, is also conducted. Gravimetric analysis of the stents (weight loss and strut width change) in the process of acid pickling and electropolishing are done. Qualitative roughness measurements are made to evaluate the stent surface. Electropolished stents are passivated causing chromium enrichment on the surface of the material, thereby enhancing its corrosion resistance. Passivated and electropolished samples are examined using energy dispersive spectrometry. Balloon expanded and crimped profiles of the passivated stents are qualitatively analyzed.
Authors:
Ankur Raval; Animesh Choubey; Chhaya Engineer; Devesh Kothwala
Publication Detail:
Type:  Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of biomaterials applications     Volume:  19     ISSN:  0885-3282     ISO Abbreviation:  J Biomater Appl     Publication Date:  2005 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-12-22     Completed Date:  2005-04-12     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8813912     Medline TA:  J Biomater Appl     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  197-213     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Research and Development Division, Sahajanand Medical Technologies, Surat-GJ 395 003, India. ankur.med@sahmed.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biocompatible Materials / analysis*,  chemistry*
Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
Equipment Failure Analysis*
Materials Testing*
Stainless Steel / analysis*,  chemistry*
Stents*
Surface Properties
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biocompatible Materials; 12597-68-1/Stainless Steel

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