Stent with web-inducing nodes for increased surface area
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May 14, 2013
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Mar 8, 2007
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Aug 23, 2005
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Aug 23, 2005
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A medical device for delivering a therapeutic agent is described comprising a stent comprising a sidewall and a plurality of struts, wherein at least one strut or strut portion comprises at least one node, wherein the expansion of the stent creates at least one web comprising a coating composition having a therapeutic agent, and wherein at least one node is configured to be associated with at least one web. A method for delivering a therapeutic agent to a body site is also described.
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