Stents with drug-containing amphiphilic polymer coating
US7833544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vascular stent having an amphiphilic polymer coating is loaded with a restenosis inhibiting agent, which is sparingly soluble in water, whereby delayed release of the agent takes place after implantation of the stent.
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