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Compositions and methods for coating medical implants

US8372420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2009
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/416
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical implants are provided which release an anthracycline, fluoropyrimidine, folic acid antagonist, podophylotoxin, camptothecin, hydroxyurea, and/or platinum complex, thereby inhibiting or reducing the incidence of infection associated with the implant.

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