Implantable devices coated with insulin-mimetic vanadium compounds and methods thereof
US9144633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses vanadium-based insulin-mimetic agent composite coatings, application of these coatings onto implantable devices, and use of the implantable devices for accelerating osseous healing. The invention also encompasses methods of manufacturing implantable devices coated with vanadium-based insulin-mimetic agent composite coatings and the implantable devices so manufactured. The implantable devices have wide applications, including but not limited to treating bone fracture, bone trauma, arthrodesis, and other bone deficit conditions, as well as bone injuries incurred in military and sports activities.
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