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Methods and devices for delivering therapeutic agents to target vessels

US8790391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2012
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/416
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure pertains to stents having a coating applied thereto, wherein the coating comprises a biocompatible polymer/drug mixture, as well as devices comprising a metallic stent, a biocompatible polymeric carrier and a drug.

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