Biocompatible controlled release coatings for medical devices and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8088404
APP PUB NO 20050084515A1
SERIAL NO

11005463

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Biocompatible coatings for medical devices are disclosed. Specifically, polymer coatings designed to control the release of bioactive agents from medical devices in vivo are disclosed wherein the solubility parameters of polymers and drugs are closely matched to control elute rate profiles. The present application also discloses providing vascular stents with controlled release coatings and related methods for making these coatings.

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MEDTRONIC VASCULAR INC3576 UNOCAL PLACE SANTA ROSA CA 95403

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Chen, Mingfei Santa Rosa, US 53 1126
Cheng, Peiwen Santa Rosa, US 53 1829
Lyu, Su-Ping Maple Grove, US 1 120
Udipi, Kishore Santa Rosa, US 72 2284

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