Increased drug-loading and reduced stress drug delivery device
US7060093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable prosthesis, for example a stent, is provided having one or more elements that form the body structure of the prosthesis. The elements have a width that is variable from a nominal or conventional width to an increased width. The elements can have depots formed in the elements and are generally located at the increased width portions of the elements. Substances such as therapeutic substances, polymeric materials, polymeric materials containing therapeutic substances, radioactive isotopes, and radiopaque materials can be deposited into the depots.
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