Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Drug releasing coatings for medical devices
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Application No.: US13042207Application Date: 2011-03-07
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Publication No.: US08366660B2Publication Date: 2013-02-05
- Inventor: Lixiao Wang
- Applicant: Lixiao Wang
- Applicant Address: US MN New Hope
- Assignee: Lutonix, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Lutonix, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MN New Hope
- Agency: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
- Main IPC: A61M29/00
- IPC: A61M29/00
Abstract:
The invention relates to a medical device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent and an additive. The additive has a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part and the therapeutic agent is not enclosed in micelles or encapsulated in particles or controlled release carriers.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110160658A1 DRUG RELEASING COATINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES Public/Granted day:2011-06-30
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