Methods for polymeric coatings stents
US6673385B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K5/1545
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a method of forming a polymeric coating for a stent. The method can comprise applying a prepolymer or a combination of prepolymers to the stent and initiating polymerization to form a polymeric coating for the stent. The coating material can optionally contain a biologically active agent or combination of agents.
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