Methods for fabricating a coating for implantable medical devices
US7563483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24942
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for fabricating coatings for implantable medical devices are disclosed. The coatings include hydrophilic and hydrophobic components. The methods provide for treatment of the coatings to cause enrichment a region close to, at or on the outer surface of the coating with the hydrophilic component.
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