78148739
Jul 30, 2002
Bioresponsive resorbable polymers for use in the manufacture of drug delivery systems to combat infection
ChemicalsBioresponsive resorbable polymers containing pharmaceuticals and sold as a component of devices used in cardiovascular, urological, neurological and musculoskeletal applications, namely, orthopedic, ear, nose, throat, dental, faciomaxilliary, neurosurgical, soft tissue replacement, intra-abdominal, thoracic, and ophthalmic implants, implants for repairing muscular or other tissue, or for augmenting, strengthening, or aiding muscular or other tissue in performing a function, surgical implants for bone, joint, and cartilage repair, connective tissue implants, stents, guide wires, and catheters, prosthetic devices, dialysis implants, pacemaker circuitry and heart valve implants, all used for combating infection.
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