Endoprosthetic device with therapeutic compound

Details Endoprosthetic device with therapeutic compound Endoprosthetic device with therapeutic compound

1996-11-15

1997-10-07

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

606195, A61M 2900

Patent

active

056742428

ABSTRACT:
An endoprosthetic device for insertion at a vascular site is described. The device is composed of a structural member carrying a polymer member having an embedded therapeutic compound. The polymer member is formed of a shape-memory polymer for expansion upon exposed to a selected stimulus. The structural member is designed for coexpansion with the polymer member when the device is exposed to the stimulus.

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