Post-processing of a medical device to control morphology and mechanical properties
US9956385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of forming a coated medical device is described in which a coating including a therapeutic agent dispersed in a polymer or oligomer matrix is applied to an outer surface of the medical device. The coating is then post-processed to selectively remove a substantial portion of the polymer or oligomer matrix from the coating. The post-processed coating is then sterilized.
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