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Current Assignee
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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
John S. Kent0
Patrick M. Hughes0
Orest Olejnik0
Date of Patent
February 20, 2007
0Patent Application Number
108534010
Date Filed
May 24, 2004
0Patent Primary Examiner
Patent abstract
An implant device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatibility of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.
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