Polymers for implantable devices exhibiting shape-memory effects

US9066992B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9066992-B2
Application numberUS-201313903773-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 28, 2013
Priority dateAug 3, 2007
Publication dateJun 30, 2015
Grant dateJun 30, 2015

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The present invention is directed to polymeric compositions comprising a biodegradable copolymer that possesses shape-memory properties and implantable devices (e.g., drug-delivery stents) formed of materials (e.g., a coating) containing such compositions. The polymeric compositions can also contain at least one non-fouling moiety, at least additional biocompatible polymer, at least one biobeneficial material, at least one bioactive agent, or a combination thereof. The polymeric compositions are formulated to possess good mechanical, physical and biological properties. Moreover, implantable devices formed of materials comprising such compositions can be delivered to the treatment site in a conveniently compressed size and then can expand to dimensions appropriate for their medical functions.

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What is claimed is: 1. A composition comprising a biodegradable copolymer comprising at least two segments A and B, wherein: the A segment has a T g or T m in the range from about 50° C. to about 300° C. and is made from at least one diisocyanate and at least one diol, diamine or dithiol chain extender; the B segment has a T g or T m in the range from about 30° C. to about 100° C. and is derived from a polymer containing at least one hydroxyl, amino or thiol end group; the…

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What does patent US9066992B2 cover?
The present invention is directed to polymeric compositions comprising a biodegradable copolymer that possesses shape-memory properties and implantable devices (e.g., drug-delivery stents) formed of materials (e.g., a coating) containing such compositions. The polymeric compositions can also contain at least one non-fouling moiety, at least additional biocompatible polymer, at least one biobene…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61L27/18. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 30 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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