Bioabsorbable, biobeneficial polyester polymers for use in drug eluting stent coatings
US7186789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L73/02
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This disclosure covers polymers, some of which are useful in medical device applications. Some of these medical devices are implantable within a mammalian body, such as in a body lumen. The copolymers comprise at least one alcoholic moiety derived from a diol, triol, or polyol. Additionally, the copolymers comprise an acidic moiety, derived from a polycarboxylic acid, and a biobeneficial moiety. Some of these copolymers are biodegradable or bioerodable. Medical devices comprising these polymers and methods of making these polymers are within the scope of this disclosure.
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