Echogenic devices and methods of making and using such devices

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2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Imam, Ali (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S437000, C600S458000, C600S459000, C424S009300

Reexamination Certificate

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07014610

ABSTRACT:
Echogenic devices, and methods of making and using such devices, are disclosed. In one aspect, the devices include a porous polymeric material that is preparable by extracting a phase separated composition. In another aspect, the echogenic devices include a polymeric composition having porous particles therein. Preferably the devices are medical devices.

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