Compositions for use in embolizing blood vessels
US6342202B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are compositions suitable for use in embolizing blood vessels which compositions comprise a polymer, a biocompatible solvent and a contrast agent. The polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylonitrile, polyurethane, polyvinylacetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose and copolymers of urethane/carbonate and copolymers of styrene/maleic acid.
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