Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-23
2007-10-23
Levy, Neil S. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
C424S700000, C623S001110, C623S001120, C623S001150, C623S001380
Reexamination Certificate
active
10662621
ABSTRACT:
Methods of producing biocompatible intraluminal prostheses are provided and include immersing polymeric material of an intraluminal prosthesis in a densified carbon dioxide composition under controlled conditions such that toxic materials are absorbed by the densified carbon dioxide composition.
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DeSimone Joseph M.
Williams Michael S.
Levy Neil S.
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec P.A.
SyneCor, LLC
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