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Drug coated balloon

US10695542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Medtronic Vascular, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert J. Melder · Santa Rosa, US
John Kantor · Santa Rosa, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 22, 2017
Grant date	Jun 30, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 11, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/1081
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A balloon catheter includes an inflatable balloon defining an inner and an outer surface. A first biocompatible layer that includes hyaluronic acid is releasably disposed on the outer surface of the balloon. A second drug containing layer is disposed on the first biocompatible layer. The second drug containing layer includes paclitaxel and urea.

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