Patents Assigned to CORTRONIK GMBH
  • X-ray marker for absorbable metallic scaffolds having high X-ray visibility and integrated self-passivation effect
    Patent number: 10828126
    Abstract: A medical implant that includes a scaffold having at least one receptacle for an X-ray marker. The scaffold includes a first metal. At least one (preferably monolithic) X-ray marker is disposed in the receptacle. The X-ray marker includes a second metal. An electrically insulating coating is upon the X-ray marker to prevent corrosion-promoting contact between the X-ray marker and the scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: CORTRONIK GmbH
    Inventors: Ullrich Bayer, Daniel Lootz, Niels Grabow, Sabine Illner, Thomas Eickner, Klaus-Peter Schmitz
  • Device for coating a stent and associated coating method and stent produced according to the method
    Patent number: 10016775
    Abstract: A device for coating a stent, including a holder for the stent, a spraying unit comprising a spray mandrel and an air nozzle. The spray mandrel, the air nozzle and the holder are configured and disposed relative to each other such that the spray mandrel projects from one side into the stent during coating and the air nozzle projects into the stent from the opposing side. A method for coating a stent employs the device. Stents that can be obtained according to the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: CORTRONIK GMBH
    Inventors: Katrin Sternberg, Heyo K. Kroemer, Klaus-Peter Schmitz, Werner Weitschies, Niels Grabow, Claus Harder, Peter Littwin, Dailbor Bajer
  • INTRALUMINAL ENDOPROSTHESIS WITH OPTIMIZED ACTIVE INGREDIENT DISTRIBUTION
    Publication number: 20160213497
    Abstract: The invention describes a stent (1) formed of at least two meander-shaped segments (3a and 3b), which has a supporting structure (8) for an active ingredient in areas of abated flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Cortronik GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Stiehm, Daniel Lootz, Martin Brede, Alfred Leder
  • DEVICE FOR COATING A STENT AND ASSOCIATED COATING METHOD AND STENT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD
    Publication number: 20150209813
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for coating a stent, comprising a holder for the stent, a spraying unit comprising a spray mandrel and an air nozzle. The spray mandrel, the air nozzle and the holder are designed and disposed relative to each other such that the spray mandrel projects from one side into the stent during coating and the air nozzle projects into the stent from the opposing side. The invention further provides a method for coating a stent which employs the device according to the invention. Finally, the invention relates to stents that can be obtained according to the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: CORTRONIK GMBH
    Inventors: Katrin Sternberg, Heyo K. Kroemer, Klaus-Peter Schmitz, Werner Weitschies, Niels Grabow, Claus Harder, Peter Littwin, Dailbor Bajer