Thermal treatment of a drug eluting implantable medical device
US7682647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coating and a method of coating an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. The method includes subjecting the coating to a thermal condition which can result in reduction of the rate of release of an active agent from the coating subsequent to the implantation of the device.
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