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Coatings for implantable medical devices comprising hydrophilic substances and methods for fabricating the same

US8309112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2003
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2028

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

Abstract

A segmented polyurethane and an amphiphilic random or block copolymer are disclosed. The segmented polyurethane and the amphiphilic random or block copolymer can be used for fabricating a coating for an implantable medical device such as a stent.

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