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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 23, 2005
Thomas J. Holman, Princeton, MN (US);
Afsar Ali, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Stacie Depner, Blaine, MN (US);
Thomas J. Holman, Princeton, MN (US);
Afsar Ali, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Stacie Depner, Blaine, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
Methods of making medical devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method for welding together two components is described. The two components are non-coaxial and contact one another. A fixture holds the two components in a desired configuration. Electromagnetic radiation is directed at an area where the two components are in contact. The radiation causes the two portions to fuse together. The fixture has an open area or a transmissive material in the path of the electromagnetic radiation so that at least a portion of the radiation impinged up on the two components.