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40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin coated stent

US8173199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2006
Grant dateMay 8, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/606
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and coating for reducing the release rate of an active agent from an implantable device, such as a stent, is disclosed.

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