Bioabsorbable blend for temporary scaffolding of the blood vessel wall
US8575229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/80
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bioabsorbable blend comprising poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) and a phosphorylcholine group-containing copolymer (PPCP) capable of enduring the mechanical strength of blood vessel walls and applicable for fabricating cardiovascular devices was developed. The blend acts as a scaffold to support blood vessel walls during vascular healing and undergoes biodegradation in vivo after vascular healing is complete. Furthermore, the blend can prevent the formation and adsorption of thrombi.
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