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Water-soluble coating for bioactive vasoocclusive devices

US5980550A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1998
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/1215
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A vaso-occlusive device having a bioactive inner coating and a water-soluble outer coating. Methods of preparing the devices are also provided.

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