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Block biodegradable copolymers for medical devices

US8968763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2010
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 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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