Coated medical devices for the prevention and treatment of vascular disease
US7419678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/606
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A drug and drug delivery system may be utilized in the treatment of vascular disease. A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, agent or compound and delivered intraluminally for the treatment and prevention of neointimal hyperplasia following percutaneous transluminal coronary angiography. The local delivery of the drugs or agents provides for increased effectiveness and lower systemic toxicity.
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