Bioabsorbable coatings of surgical devices
US8840613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of reducing device drag on implantable articles are disclosed herein. The methods include coating the contact surfaces of implantable articles with bioabsorbable lubricating coatings.
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