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Polyurethane elastomer article with “shape memory” and medical devices therefrom

US6664335B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2000
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2280/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polyurethane article with shape memory, comprising a mixture of thermoplastic polyurethane and reactive monomer cross-linker which is formed into a shaped article, irradiated, expanded and applied to a medical device, specifically a biomedical electrical lead.

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