Dissolvable or degradable adhesive polymer to prevent stent migration
US11298442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface of the stent comprising a dissolvable adhesive polymer or a degradable adhesive polymer disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the stent, the adhesive is activated by exposure to an aqueous environment, the dissolvable adhesive polymer dissolves over time in an aqueous environment, the dissolvable adhesive polymer or the degradable adhesive polymer has a surface tack of about 2 psi to about 14 psi.
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