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Bioerodible endoprosthesis with biostable inorganic layers

US8128689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2007
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/416
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices such as endoprostheses (e.g., stents) containing one or more biostable layers (e.g., biostable inorganic layers) and a biodegradable underlying structure are disclosed.

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