Biodegradable endoprostheses and methods for their fabrication
US9119905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure provides biodegradable implantable devices such as a stent comprising a biodegradable polymeric wherein the polymeric material is treated to control crystallinity and/or Tg. The stent is capable to expand at body temperature in a body lumen from a crimped configuration to a deployed diameter and have sufficient strength to support a body lumen.
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