Composite expandable device with impervious polymeric covering and bioactive coating thereon, delivery apparatus and method
US6371980B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A composite expandable device for delivery into a vessel carrying blood comprising an expandable support frame having first and second end portions. An impervious polymer sleeve having inner and outer surfaces extending over the support frame. A coating is disposed on at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the polymer sleeve for enhancing endothelial cell growth on the device and polymer sleeve.
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