Method for fabrication of laser-induced periodic surface structures on vascular stents

Abstract Laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) provide the possibility to functionalize of various materials, which can be used control wettability metal surfaces or influence cell adhesion. LIPSS thus offer great potential for application on implant if their fabrication process is compatible with standard techniques. Here we demonstrate an easy-to-use two-step method stents different types LIPSS. The separation between stent structure and structuring allows implementation any finishing technique without affecting suggested may a step further in implementing laser machining-based functionalization commercial implants.