Thrombosis filter having a surface treatment
US6589266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thrombosis filter configured for placement within a blood vessel lumen. The thrombosis filter of the present invention includes a body element, a plurality of struts, and a surface treatment. The surface treatment, comprised in part of an anti-proliferative or anti-angiogenic drug, is applied to portions of the thrombosis filter in order to regulate neointimal growth around the thrombosis filter and its anchor elements. The thrombosis filter may further contain a first and a second surface treatment layer. The first surface treatment layer possesses endothelial cell growth enhancing properties, while the second surface treatment layer includes the anti-proliferative or anti-angiogenic drug. The surface treatment may alternatively be applied to a substrate, which in turn is applied to the filter.
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