Stent for increasing blood flow to ischemic tissues and a method of using the same
US6660034B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/61
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable stent for a vessel includes a tubular body having an inner and outer surface. The inner and outer surfaces are coated with therapeutic substances. The therapeutic substance of the inner surface, such as an angiogenic substance, can be released downstream in the lumen. The therapeutic substance of the outer surface can be applied to the inner surface of the vessel.
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