Thin films are thin metal deposits ranging from nanometers to millimeters in thickness. Thin film technology is not expensive to implement allowing for cost-effective enhancement to therapeutic outcomes from the implantable medical devices. Dr. Palmaz developed a vapor deposition process which results in a high strength, high purity, low profile metal device. The company initially used this process to create an all metal micromesh (<5 microns thick) covering of high purity to prototype an all metal micromesh covered stent. An application for European CE Mark approval was filed in May 2009 for this stent. The company is actively exploring many other applications for implantable devices of this process technology.
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The photo above illustrates the construction of the company's all metal micromesh thin film covering. (130x magnification)