Stent graft with releasable therapeutic agent and soluble coating
US9474833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices for implantation within a body vessel comprising a graft material and a releasable therapeutic agent are provided. The graft material preferably comprises a biocompatible polyurethane and a therapeutic agent. Preferably, the medical device is a stent graft formed by attaching a polyurethane graft material comprising an elutable taxane therapeutic agent to a radially expandable frame.
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