Antiinflammatory drug and delivery device
US6776796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/606
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A drug and drug delivery system may be utilized in the treatment of vascular disease. A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, agent or compound and delivered intraluminally for the treatment and prevention of neointimal hyperplasia following percutaneous transluminal coronary angiography. The local delivery of the drugs or agents provides for increased effectiveness and lower systemic toxicity.
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