Anti-inflammatory-agent-loaded catheter and method for preventing tissue fibrosis

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PATENT NO 6110155
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08643145

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At least a portion of a catheter which is intended to be in contact with bodily tissue for more than a nominal period of time is loaded with an anti-inflammatory agent such as dexamethasone sodium phosphate. The direct loading or compounding of the catheter with the agent resists inflammation and encapsulation of the catheter as a result of the tissue's natural foreign-body response. The anti-inflammatory agent can be provided as a coating or bonded on the outside of the catheter or can be integrally compounded into the body of the catheter.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Baudino, Michael D Coon Rapids, MN 40 3130

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