DEVICE FOR COATING A STENT AND ASSOCIATED COATING METHOD AND STENT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD

摘要

The invention relates to a device for coating a stent, which comprises a holder for the stent, a spray device with a spray mandrel, and an air nozzle. The spray mandrel, the air nozzle and the holder are designed and arranged in relation to each other such that the spray mandrel protrudes into the stent from one side during the coating process and the air nozzle protrudes into the stent from the opposite side. In addition, a method for coating a stent is provided which relies on the device according to the invention. Finally, the invention relates to stents obtained according to said method.