Implant comprising an active-agent-containing coating covering the implant at least in sections

US9452243B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BIOTRONIK AG · CH

Inventors

• Matthias Gratz · Erlangen, DE
• Alexander Borck · Königs Wusterhausen, DE
• Alexander Rzany · Nuremberg, DE
• Robert Schmiedl · Hirschaid, DE
• Matthias Fringes · Ansbach, DE
• Claus Harder · Uttenreuth, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 29, 2011
• Grant date: Sep 27, 2016
• Expiry date: Jun 12, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L31/148
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an implant comprising an active-agent-containing coating which covers the implant at least in sections. The coating is composed of at least two subsections; a first subsection contains the at least one active substance, and a second subsection contains an auxiliary agent.