Irradiated stent coating
US8603158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/606
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An expandable stent for use within a body passageway having a body member with two ends and a wall surface disposed between the ends. The body member has a first diameter to permit delivery of the body member into a body passageway and a second expanded diameter. The surface of the stent is coated with a biological agent and a polymer which controls the release of the biological agent.
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