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Stent coatings with engineered drug release rate

US7396539B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2002
Grant dateJul 8, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2420/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Coatings and methods of forming coatings for implantable medical devices, such as stents, are described. The coatings are used for the sustained release of a therapeutic agent or drug.

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