Method of making polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices from a suspension solution of bioceramic particles
US8999369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/931
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices, such as stents are disclosed. A suspension solution is formed including a fluid, a biodegradable polymer, and bioceramic particles. The biodegradable polymer and particles are precipitated from the suspension to form a mixture. A composite is formed by combining the mixture with another polymer and a scaffolding is formed from the composite.
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