Biomedical devices containing amphiphilic block copolymers
US7247692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to wettable biomedical devices comprising amphiphilic block copolymers. The amphiphilic block copolymers are useful as internal wetting agents for biomedical applications, such as implantable devices, ophthalmic devices and in one embodiment, contact lenses.
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