Abstract: A method of fabricating a conductive prosthetic, such as a stent, with a dimpled surface comprising the steps of: (i) providing a blank; (ii) electrochemically eroding superfluous material to leave a structural skeleton, (iii) electropolishing, (iv) dimpling the surface of the structural skeleton by selectively electrochemically eroding recesses on the surface of the prosthetic and (v) impregnating the recesses with a bioactive material, and prosthetics such as stents with dimpled surfaces fabricated thereby.

Abstract: Method and device for manufacturing of expandable cylindrical metal meshes for use in expandable stents and in particular for customized manufacturing. The method includes determining the type and size of the stent to be implanted, electrochemically forming the stent with desired pattern of meshes and implanting the stent into patient. The method comprises using a cathode with desired pattern of meshes and a tubular blank, from which the stent is formed. Between the cathode and the blank is delivered an electrolyte and the cathode and the blank are simultaneously rotated during electrochemical forming process.

Abstract: Method and device for manufacturing of expandable cylindrical metal meshes for use in expandable stents and in particular for customized manufacturing. The method includes determining the type and size of the stent to be implanted, electrochemically forming the stent with desired pattern of meshes and implanting the stent into patient. The method comprises using a cathode with desired pattern of meshes and a tubular blank, from which the stent is formed. Between the cathode and the blank is delivered an electrolyte and the cathode and the blank are simultaneously rotated during electrochemical forming process.