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Methods and devices for maintaining patency of surgically created channels in a body organ

  • US 20050177144A1
  • Filed: 12/01/2004
  • Published: 08/11/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/05/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implant to maintain an opening in the airway wall of a lung comprising:

  • a support member;

    a non-bioabsorbable polymer comprising a plurality of diffusion paths having at least one additive, where the additive is water soluble; and

    an antiproliferative agent, where on implantation of the implant into the airway wall and upon dissolving of the additive, the plurality of diffusion paths allow for improved passage of the antiproliferative agent into the airway wall.

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