Implantable medical device with polymer coating in a surface area to volume ratio providing surface erosion characteristics
US8021678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/606
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an implantable medical device comprising therapeutic agents coated on the device using polyesters for the drug reservoir layer that exhibit surface-eroding characteristics.
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