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Endoprosthesis having a fiber meshwork disposed thereon

  • US 8,048,150 B2
  • Filed: 04/12/2006
  • Issued: 11/01/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical device for implantation into an organism, comprising:

  • an underlying structure comprising a metal framework, wherein the underlying structure is biodisintegrable; and

    a fiber meshwork disposed upon the underlying structure, wherein the fiber meshwork comprises nano-fibers or micro-fibers, wherein the fiber meshwork is configured to ensure steady biodisintegration of the underlying structure over a first period of time inside the organism, wherein the fiber meshwork additionally effects controlled release of a pharmaceutically active agent absorbed therein over a second period of time inside the organism, wherein the first period of time is less than the second period of time.

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