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Bioabsorbable medical device with coating

US7959942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2007
Grant dateJun 14, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2420/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A biodegradable, bioabsorbable medical device with a coating for capturing progenitor endothelial cells in vivo and delivering a therapeutic agent at the site of implantation. The coating on the medical device is provided with a biabsorbable polymer composition such as a bioabsorbable polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer, and a copolymer or terpolymer additive for controlling the rate of delivery of the therapeutic agent.

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