Polymer particles
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1. A polymer particle comprising:
- at least one monomer including at least one functional group; and
at least one crosslinker;
wherein the polymer particle has a diameter between about 40 μ
m and about 1,200 μ
m and is susceptible to degradation through hydrolysis or enzymatic action.
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Abstract
Biodegradable, cross-linked polymer particle embolics and methods of making the same are described. The particle embolics can be used as embolization agents.
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27 Claims
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1. A polymer particle comprising:
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at least one monomer including at least one functional group; and at least one crosslinker; wherein the polymer particle has a diameter between about 40 μ
m and about 1,200 μ
m and is susceptible to degradation through hydrolysis or enzymatic action. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of making a polymer particle comprising:
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reacting a prepolymer solution including at least one monomer including at least one functional group, at least one crosslinker susceptible to degradation through hydrolysis or enzymatic action, and an initiator in an oil; and forming the polymer particle, wherein the polymer particle has a diameter between about 40 μ
m and about 1,200 μ
m. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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