Coating for medical implants
US8652505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical implant for drug delivery comprising an inner layer of polymer material including a drug dispersed therein and an outer layer which may then mediate the release of the drug in a controllable manner. The outer layer may adhere and/or penetrate the underlying layer and offer a protective coating along with improved mechanical strength along with the ability to hydrate and become permeable to water and allow for drug release.
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