Coatings for implantable devices comprising poly (hydroxy-alkanoates) and diacid linkages
US8357391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D167/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Coatings for an implantable medical device and a method of fabricating thereof are disclosed, the coatings including block-polymers comprising at least one poly(hydroxyacid) or poly(hydroxy-alkanoate) block, at least one block of a biologically compatible polymer and a linking moiety.
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