Medical device and its manufacture
US9393060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G63/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biodegradable medical device including at least one biodegradable material and having an initial shape and at least one evolved shape. The evolved shape is different from the initial shape. The initial shape is adapted to change towards the evolved shape due to an external stimulus. The medical device has a tension loaded to a predetermined tension level. The medical device is adapted to restore the tension to the predetermined tension level for at least 2 weeks in physiological conditions, or conditions simulating the physiological conditions.
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