EP0894503B1 — Bioabsorbable marker having radiopaque constituents and method of using same
Assigned to Schneider USA Inc · Expires 2006-12-20 · 19y expired
What this patent protects
A temporary bioabsorbable-radiopaque marker (14) for use on an implantable endoprosthesis (16). The bioabsorbable-radiopaque marker (14) is adapted to be disposed on or adjacent an implantable endoprosthesis (16) in a body lumen (12) for a predetermined amount of time until the b…
USPTO Abstract
A temporary bioabsorbable-radiopaque marker (14) for use on an implantable endoprosthesis (16). The bioabsorbable-radiopaque marker (14) is adapted to be disposed on or adjacent an implantable endoprosthesis (16) in a body lumen (12) for a predetermined amount of time until the bioabsorbable and radiopaque materials are absorbed or dispersed in the body. <IMAGE>
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