Title:
【発明の名称】医療装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003521354
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
There is provided a medical device chosen from sutures, surgical staples, implants and catheters adapted for insertion into a human or animal body, characterised in that its exterior surface is coated with i) an inner first layer of a biocompatible carrier providing sustained release of a biologically active agent dissolved or dispersed therein; ii) an outer second layer consisting of a film of said biologically active agent applied on said inner first layer, where said film optionally may contain at least one non-polymeric adjuvant, diluent or carrier. The present medical device is especially well suited for treatment or prevention of restenosis and disorders related thereto.
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Inventors:
Harnek, Yang
Zuka, Efthisia-Bashrikii
Zuka, Efthisia-Bashrikii
Application Number:
JP2001556542A
Publication Date:
July 15, 2003
Filing Date:
January 24, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Zukas Kirlugu Consult Ab
International Classes:
A61L17/00; A61L17/14; A61L27/34; A61L27/54; A61L29/00; A61M31/00; A61L29/08; A61L29/16; A61L31/10; A61L31/16; A61L33/00; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61F2/82; (IPC1-7): A61M31/00; A61L29/00; A61L33/00; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M29/02
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Takehiko Suzue (3 outside)