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Method for radioactive stent delivery

US6524232B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2000
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/1002
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for delivering multiple doses of radiation to a target area of a vessel. The method includes delivering multiple radioisotopes to a target area of a vessel and allowing the radioisotopes to dwell in the target area for a period of time to deliver a predetermined and uniform radiation dose.

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