Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2002-01-11
2010-11-16
Azpuru, Carlos A (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
active
07833544
ABSTRACT:
A vascular stent having an amphiphilic polymer coating is loaded with a restenosis inhibiting agent, which is sparingly soluble in water, whereby delayed release of the agent takes place after implantation of the stent.
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International Search Report for PCT/GB 02/00104, mailed May 10, 2002, 2 pgs.
Leppard Simon W.
Lewis Andrew L.
Abbott Laboratories
Azpuru Carlos A
Squire Sanders & Dempsey LLP
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