摘要:
This invention is generally related to methods of forming coatings for implantable medical devices, such as drug delivery vascular stents. The methods are for forming coatings to control the release of a peptide such as RGD, and a hydrophobic drug. Both single layer and multiple layer coating constructs are encompassed in the various embodiments of the present invention.
摘要:
Drug-delivery systems such as drug-delivery stents having an anti-proliferative agent such as everolimus and an anti-flammatory agent such as clobetasol are provided. Also disclosed are methods of treating a vascular impairment such as restenosis or vulnerable plaque.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to polymeric materials (e.g., coatings) comprising biodegradable copolymers and implantable devices (e.g., drug-delivery stents) formed of such materials. The biodegradable copolymers are derived from at least two relatively polar monomers and at least one relatively nonpolar monomer. Incorporation of at least one relatively nonpolar monomer into the copolymer improves controlled release of a hydrophobic drug from the polymeric material by increasing the copolymer's miscibility with and permeability to the hydrophobic drug. The polymeric materials can also contain at least one biocompatible moiety, at least one non-fouling moiety, at least one biobeneficial material, at least one bioactive agent, or a combination thereof. The polymeric materials are designed to improve the mechanical, physical and biological properties of implantable devices formed thereof.
摘要:
The present invention provides an implantable device having a coating including a slow dissolving polymer or material and the methods of making and using the same.
摘要:
The present invention provides a block copolymer for a coating on an implantable device for controlling release of drug and methods of making and using the same.
摘要:
Implantable devices such as stents having a biosoluble coating with linear over time mass loss are provided. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the implantable device.
摘要:
The present invention provides a block copolymer for a coating on an implantable device for controlling release of drug and methods of making and using the same.