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Polymer
BTI's polymer - called Salix™ - is itself therapeutic.
- Salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, is incorporated into the backbone of Salix.
- As Salix degrades, salicylic acid is released and taken up by the artery wall to reduce inflammation and restenosis.
- The Salix polymer maintains strength to provide excellent vessel scaffolding and resistance to recoil when used to create a completely bioabsorbable stent.
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