Intraluminal devices are provided with an inner cavity. The inner cavity may be loaded with a bioactive substance. Fenestrations extend between an outer surface and the inner cavity. Thus, the bioactive substance may be released from the intraluminal device through the fenestrations.
Implantable medical device coatings with biodegradable elastomer and releasable therapeutic agent
申请人:Ruane H. Patrick
公开号:US20070196423A1
公开(公告)日:2007-08-23
A coated medical device, such as a stent, that elutes a therapeutic agent in a controlled manner is provided. The medical device may be coated with a layer of therapeutic agent and a layer of bioabsorbable elastomer over the layer of therapeutic agent. Methods of manufacturing a coated medical device and of coating a medical device are also provided.
Zein coated medical device
申请人:Ruane H. Patrick
公开号:US20070207183A1
公开(公告)日:2007-09-06
The invention relates to medical devices coated with zein. The medical device may include further a therapeutic agent in contact with zein. Zein allows the therapeutic agent to be retained on the device during delivery and also controls the elution rate of the therapeutic agent following implantation. The invention further relates to methods of delivering a therapeutic agent on said medical devices as well as their use especially in the form of stents for prevention of restenosis.