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1. HA-coated hip stem maintains long-term pain relief, function.

Subjects
*HYDROXYAPATITE coating, *ARTHROPLASTY
Abstract

The article discusses a research study by Conquest Hospital in Hastings, England, on long-term benefits and the potential effectivity of incorporating titanium femoral component coated with hydroxyapatite (HA) on total hip arthroplasty procedures.

Published
2012

2. New drug-eluting stent has no polymer coating.

Author

Raible, Eric

Subjects
*RAPAMYCIN, *DRUGS, *HYDROXYAPATITE coating, *NEW product development
Abstract

The article reports on the development of VESTAsync sirolimus, a drug-eluting stent with no polymer coating, by MIV Therapeutics Inc. in 2008. The polymer is replaced by a thin layer of hydroxyapatite-derived coating which has displayed biocompatibility and safety. Mark Landy, president and executive officer of MIV., says the unique aspect is the prospect for temporary antiplatelet cure with the device. Also noted is the stent's evaluation through a series of preliminary clinical studies.

Published
2008

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