Medical devices having improved performance

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2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Arnold, Ernst V (Department: 1613)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

C424S423000, C514S772300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07914806

ABSTRACT:
According to an aspect of the present invention, medical devices are provided that contain at least one polymeric region which contains (a) at least one block copolymer that contains at least at least three polymer blocks that differ from one another and (b) at least one therapeutic agent.

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