Adhesive composition for carrying therapeutic agents as delivery vehicle on coatings applied to vascular grafts
US8236338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/42
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Water-soluble polymeric adhesive compositions and their use as delivery vehicles for carrying therapeutic agents on implantable devices, such as vascular grafts, are disclosed. Use of drug-coated vascular grafts is demonstrated for delivery of the therapeutic agents in vivo, thereby inhibiting restenosis or neointimal hyperplasia of the vascular graft and inhibiting infection at the vascular graft site. Methods of forming the adhesive and making the coated vascular grafts are also disclosed.
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