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Multilayered biodegradable stent and method of manufacture

US5443458A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1993
Grant dateAug 22, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2420/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stent of multilayered laminated construction wherein one layer addresses the structural requirements of the stent and additional layers release drugs at predictable rates. Both the structural layer as well as the drug releasing layers are eventually completely resorbed by the body.

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