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Suture comprising drug-loaded polymer layer and method of manufacturing the same

US9295462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2011
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00893
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a suture including a drug-loaded polymer layer and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a suture, the surface of which is wound with a film including a drug-loaded biodegradable polymer layer, or coated with a drug-loaded biodegradable polymer layer, and to a method of manufacturing the same.

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