PROTECTOR FOR AN INSERTABLE OR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
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1. A protector for an intraluminal medical device, the protector comprising a tubular member, said tubular member having a layer, said layer comprising a polymer composition, the polymer composition comprising a polymer matrix material and at least one scavenger for moisture, oxygen, UV radiation or a combination thereof dispersed in said polymer matrix material.
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Abstract
A protector for a medical device including a tubular member, the tubular member including a polymer matrix material and a scavenger for moisture, oxygen or a combination thereof dispersed in the polymer matrix material.
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- 1. A protector for an intraluminal medical device, the protector comprising a tubular member, said tubular member having a layer, said layer comprising a polymer composition, the polymer composition comprising a polymer matrix material and at least one scavenger for moisture, oxygen, UV radiation or a combination thereof dispersed in said polymer matrix material.
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14. A catheter assembly comprising:
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at least one catheter shaft having a distal end and a proximal end; a medical device disposed about the distal end of the catheter; and a protector disposed about the medical, the protector comprising a tubular member formed from a polymer composition, the polymer composition comprising a polymer matrix material and at least one scavenger for moisture, oxygen, UV radiation or a combination thereof dispersed in said polymer matrix material. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of making a protector for a medical device, the method comprising:
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mixing at least one polymer material with at least one scavenger for moisture, oxygen, UV radiation or a combination thereof; and forming a tubular member.
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24. A method of protecting a stent from moisture, oxygen or radiation, the method comprising:
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providing a protector, the protector comprising at least one polymer layer, the polymer layer comprising a scavenger for moisture, oxygen, radiation, or a combination thereof; and disposing said protector about said stent.
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