Endoprosthetic device with therapeutic compound
US5674242A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoprosthetic device for insertion at a vascular site is described. The device is composed of a structural member carrying a polymer member having an embedded therapeutic compound. The polymer member is formed of a shape-memory polymer for expansion upon exposed to a selected stimulus. The structural member is designed for coexpansion with the polymer member when the device is exposed to the stimulus.
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