Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Drug delivery
Reexamination Certificate
2002-09-20
2008-10-21
Maier, Leigh C (Department: 1623)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Drug delivery
C623S001460, C604S890100, C600S036000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07438722
ABSTRACT:
A method for inhibiting restenosis is described. The method comprises implanting a stent in a patient's vasculature and simultaneously delivering a restenosis-inhibiting medicine to the treatment site by adjuvant therapy.
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Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
Maier Leigh C
Squire Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
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