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Rate-reducing membrane for release of an agent

US6753071B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2001
Grant dateJun 22, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31938
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A membrane that reduces the rate at which a therapeutic substance is released from an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed.

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