Biodegradable drug delivery vascular stent
US5464450A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent made of biodegradable material includes a drug that is released at a rate controlled by the rate of degradation of the biodegradable material. The stent includes a main body of a generally tubular shape. The main body may further include a plurality of apertures extending therethrough and a slot defined by opposing edges which permits insertion and positioning of the stent.
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