Polyvinyl alcohol microspheres, injectable solutions and therapeutic uses of the same
US7670592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to microspheres useful for embolization which comprises polyvinylalcohol. The present invention also relates to an injectable suspension suitable for embolization which comprises the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carrier. The present invention further relates to a method for prophylactic or therapeutic embolization which comprises administering to a mammal an injectable suspension containing the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carrier. Finally, the present invention relates to a process for producing the polyvinylalcohol microspheres.
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