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Biocompatible coating for implantable medical devices

US7776926B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2002
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L31/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A random or a block copolymer which includes at least one biologically compatible structural moiety and at least one biologically active moiety is disclosed. The random or block copolymer can be used for fabricating a coating for an implantable medical device such as a stent.

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