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Purified polymers for coatings of implantable medical devices

US7491233B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2002
Grant dateFeb 17, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L31/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coating for a medical device, particularly for a drug eluting stent, is described. The coating includes a purified polymer such as a polyacrylate.

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