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Biocompatible carrier containing L-arginine

US6994867B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2002
Grant dateFeb 7, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/606
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

L-arginine conjugated to a polymeric matrix is disclosed. The matrix can be used as, for example, a coating for an implantable medical device such as a stent.

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