Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Particulate form
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-28
2005-06-28
Azpuru, Carlos A. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Particulate form
C424S001110, C424S001290, C424S001330, C424S001810, C424S001850
Reexamination Certificate
active
06911219
ABSTRACT:
This relates to partially acetalized polyvinyl alcohol embolization particles suitable for implanting in the human body, to compositions containing those particles, and to methods of making and using them.
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Brandom Donald K.
Matson Louis R.
Azpuru Carlos A.
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Surgica Corporation
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