摘要 |
A method of manufacturing a stent balloon assembly includes molding a thin section in a frusto-conical portion of a balloon, and placing a stent over a stent engaging portion of the balloon when the balloon is in an unexpanded configuration. The stent engaging portion extends from the frusto-conical portion. The method also includes heating the balloon to a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the balloon, and pressurizing the balloon while the temperature is above the glass transition temperature to create a pillow from the thin section of the frusto-conical portion. The pillow protrudes outwardly relative to the stent to prevent the stent from moving in an axial position relative to the balloon.
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