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Covalently-bound, hydrophilic coating compositions for surgical implants

US6723815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2003
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L27/34
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Covalently-bound, hydrophilic copolymer coatings for implants are disclosed. The copolymer coatings comprise a hydrophobic aryl acrylic monomer, a hydrophilic monomer selected from the group consisting of hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylates, n-vinyl pyrrolidone and acrylamides, and a reactive plasticizer.

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