Light-activated anti-infective coatings and devices made thereof
US7356368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/602
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An implantable medical device is provided including a vascular access device and a coating on at least one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the vascular access device. The coating includes: (a) a polymeric component including at least one of a light reactive moiety and a sound reactive moiety; and (b) at least one therapeutic agent releasably associated with the polymeric component, wherein a rate of release of the therapeutic agent is controlled by in situ exposure of the medical device to at least one of a light energy source and an ultrasound energy source.
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