Coating for medical devices
US7226612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a coating for medical devices. The coating comprises a specific copolymer of which the composition may be adjusted such as to achieve an excellent adhesion to a wide range of surfaces. The coating may further comprise an additive, such as a biologically active agent, which may be released in vivo in a controlled manner, as the degradability of the coating may also be adjusted to a predetermined rate. The invention further relates to a process for applying the coating to a surface and to a medical device comprising the coating.
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