Drug-eluting medical implants
US10201639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/08
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are medical implants for placement within a lumen of a patient. The implants comprise a polymer and drug-coated metal structure having a tubular configuration and designed to deliver the drug to target tissue at tailored linear drug elution rate.
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