Medical implants containing FK506 (tacrolimus)

US8187320B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited · IE
• ASTELLAS PHARMA INC. · JP

Inventors

• Stephan Wnendt · Aachen, DE
• Randolf von Oepen · Los Altos, US
• Bernd Kuttler · Reutlingen, DE
• Gerhard Lang · Altweilnau, DE
• Guenter Lorenz · Marl, DE
• Axel Grandt · Abenberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 15, 2003
• Grant date: May 29, 2012
• Expiry date: May 17, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2300/606
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Implants and methods of making same are provided for treatment or prophylaxis of coronary or peripheral vascular constrictions or vascular occlusions, and particularly, stenoses or restenoses, that comprise FK506 in chemically covalently bound, non-covalently bound or physically immobilized form.