Apparatus and method for batch spray coating of surgical needles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11426759
APP PUB NO 20200171532A1
SERIAL NO

16781586

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Novel apparatus and methods for coating surgical needles in batch processes are disclosed. The apparatus and methods are particularly useful for applying uniform silicone lubricious coatings to surgical needles in bulk quantities using a novel separation and spray coating system and method.

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ETHICON INC1000 US HIGHWAY 202 RARITAN NEW JERSEY 08869 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Cannara, Alexander M Roseland, US 11 9
Cichocki,, Jr Frank Richard Easton, US 31 122
Ou, Duan Li Warren, US 76 734

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