Intraluminal device with a coating containing synthetic fish oil and a therapeutic agent
US8460693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/22
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to an intraluminal device, in particular an intraluminal prosthesis, shunt, catheter or local drug delivery device. In order to increase the bio-compatibility of this device, it is provided with at least one coating. The coating contains a therapeutic agent which is comprised in a matrix that sticks to the intraluminal device. Instead of being formed by a little bio-compatible polymer, the matrix is formed by a bio-compatible oil or fat, such as cod-liver oil or olive oil. Preferably, the bio-compatible oil or fat further comprises alfa-tocopherol.
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