Balloon designs for drug delivery
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Apr 8, 2003
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Aug 30, 2000
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The invention is directed to an inflatable member for delivery of therapeutic agents to a desired site within a patient's body, in particular, balloons for use with balloon catheters and stent delivery systems; balloon catheters and stent delivery systems including the same; and methods for making and using the same. The inflatable member of the present invention includes an outer and an inner layer and an outer chamber therebetween for housing the therapeutic agent. The outer layer includes apertures for releasing the therapeutic agent to the desired site. Optionally, the inner layer may also include perforations.
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