Partially soluble implantable or insertable medical devices

Details Partially soluble implantable or insertable medical devices Partially soluble implantable or insertable medical devices

2006-06-16

2011-11-01

Sirmons, Kevin C (Department: 3767)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Hollow or tubular part or organ

C604S265000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08048168

ABSTRACT:
An elongate medical device configured for at least partial implantation or insertion into a subject. The medical device has at least one surface that contains one or more depressions, which are at least partially filled with a soluble material. Also described methods of making such devices.

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