Coated combination vaso-occlusive device

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APP PUB NO 20030004568A1
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10138781

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Methods, compositions and apparatus are disclosed for treating abnormal conditions within a body. The apparatus includes vaso-occlusion devices each comprising a core formed of a metal, metal alloy, or non-metal material. Each core is coated with a polymer material that can include a bioactive agent. The methods include treating patients having abnormal blood flow at a site in their body by implanting such a coated vaso-occlusive device into the body at the site of the abnormal blood flow. The methods also include a method of making the vaso-occlusion devices. The composition includes a coating for the vaso-occlusive devices.

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STRYKER CORPORATION2825 AIRVIEW BOULEVARD KALAMAZOO MI 49002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ken, Christopher GM San Mateo, CA 21 1098
Patel, Tina J San Carlos, CA 7 457

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