SURFACE OXIDE REMOVAL METHODS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20140048097A1
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13966638

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Methods of treating a device such as an endoprostheses or a batch thereof include first soaking the device in nitric acid for greater than 1 hour; after first soaking the device, first sonicating the device in deionized water for between about 5 minutes and about 20 minutes; and after first sonicating the device, repeating, at least once, soaking the device in nitric acid for greater than 1 hour, and, after soaking the device in the nitric acid, sonicating the device in deionized water between about 5 minutes and about 20 minutes. Methods may further include soaking in a mild acid for between about 30 minutes and about 45 minutes. The methods may form a protective oxide having a thickness between about 30 Å and about 100 Å.

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IDEV TECHNOLOGIES INC1120 NASA PARKWAY SUITE 600 HOUSTON TX 77058

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Bueche, Kenneth M Friendswood, US 31 871
Fariabi, Sepehr Newport Coast, US 59 4892
Moreno,, III Rodolfo Pearland, US 1 1
Sapinoso, Milagros P Deer Park, US 1 1

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