Absorbable stent having a coating for controlling degradation of the stent and maintaining pH neutrality

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9283304
APP PUB NO 20100131050A1
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12277556

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A biocompatible metallic material may be configured into any number of implantable medical devices, including intraluminal stents. The biocompatible metallic material may comprise a magnesium alloy. The magnesium alloy implantable medical device may be designed to degrade over a given period of time. In order to control the degradation time, the device may be coated or otherwise have affixed thereto one or more coatings, one of which comprises a material for controlling the degradation time and maintain a pH neutral environment proximate the device. Additionally, therapeutic agents may be incorporated into one or more of the coatings on the implantable medical device.

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CORDIS US CORP14201 NORTHWEST 60TH AVENUE MIAMI LAKES FL 33014

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Zhao, Jonathon Z Belle Mead, US 77 2452

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