AU2002237975B2 - Stent with channel(s) for containing and delivering a biologically active material and method for manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Stent with channel(s) for containing and delivering a biologically active material and method for manufacturing the same Download PDF

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AU2002237975B2
AU2002237975B2 AU2002237975A AU2002237975A AU2002237975B2 AU 2002237975 B2 AU2002237975 B2 AU 2002237975B2 AU 2002237975 A AU2002237975 A AU 2002237975A AU 2002237975 A AU2002237975 A AU 2002237975A AU 2002237975 B2 AU2002237975 B2 AU 2002237975B2
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Timothy Samuel Girton
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