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Polyactive/polylactic acid coatings for an implantable device

US7311980B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2004
Grant dateDec 25, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31786
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A polymeric coating for a medical device that comprises poly(lactic acid) and a block copolymer including blocks of poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(butylene terephthalate) is provided.

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