Freeze-thaw method for modifying stent coating

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8246973
APP PUB NO 20080305141A1
SERIAL NO

11472760

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Methods are disclosed for controlling the morphology and the release-rate of active agent from a coating layer for medical devices comprising a polymer matrix and one or more active agents. The methods comprise exposing a wet or dry coating to a freeze-thaw cycle. The coating layer can be used for controlled delivery of an active agent or a combination of active agents.

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ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC3200 LAKESIDE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Hossainy, Syed F A Fremont, US 231 12432
Kleiner, Lothar W Los Altos, US 94 1709
Serna, Benjamyn Gilroy, US 46 356
Stewart, Gordon San Francisco, US 47 620

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