Block biodegradable copolymers for medical devices
US8968763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/416
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are implantable medical devices comprising controlled release biodegradable block copolymers or coated with controlled release block copolymers and at least one drug releasable from the block copolymer. The controlled release block copolymers comprise least two blocks selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polyethers, and polyurethanes.
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