Biocompatible coating for implantable medical devices
US7776926B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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