Medical device with surface coating comprising bioactive compound
US8048437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Coatings comprising protein resistant components and therapeutic components on medical devices are disclosed. The coatings act to down-regulate complement activation. Medical devices can be coated with these coatings to prevent side effects and improve patency.
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