Poly(ester amides) for the control of agent-release from polymeric compositions
US8815274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally encompasses a medical article, such as a medical device or coating comprising an agent or combination of agents, wherein the agent is distributed throughout a polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix comprises an agent and a poly(ester amide) having a design that was preselected to provide a predetermined release rate of the combination of agents from the medical article.
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