Reinforced implantable medical devices
US7012106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S525/937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to reinforced, biocompatible, biodegradable compositions suitable for use in implantable medical devices and medical devices made at least in part from such compositions, where the compositions include a biocompatible, biodegradable polymer; a biocompatible, biodegradable wax; and greater than about 30 weight percent of an inorganic filler material.
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