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Coatings for drug delivery devices having gradient of hydration and methods for fabricating thereof

US7329413B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2003
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31935
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Coatings for implantable medical devices, and methods for fabricating thereof, are provided. The coatings include a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer, where the second polymer has a higher degree of hydration than the first polymer.

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