Functionalizing implantable devices with a poly (diol citrate) polymer
US8758796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31797
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a novel poly(diol citrates)-based coating for implantable devices. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for making and using implantable devices coated with citric acid copolymers or citric acid copolymers impregnated with therapeutic compositions and/or cells.
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