Functionalized polymers for medical applications
US6872799B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G63/918
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to synthetic, biodegradable, biocompatible polymers that are the reaction product of an α,β-unsaturated polybasic acid or derivative thereof and a monoglyceride, and which further contain pended thereto a functional agent, and to medical devices and compositions containing such polymers.
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