Balloon catheter for delivering therapeutic agents

Details Balloon catheter for delivering therapeutic agents Balloon catheter for delivering therapeutic agents

2006-08-22

2010-02-09

Meeks, Timothy H (Department: 1792)

Coating processes

Medical or dental purpose product; parts; subcombinations;...

C427S002240, C427S333000, C427S336000, C427S337000, C604S103020, C604S264000

Reexamination Certificate

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07658966

ABSTRACT:
A drug delivery device for delivering therapeutic agents and a method of making such a device is disclosed. The device includes an inflatable balloon having a plurality of holes formed in the wall of the balloon. A microporous coating covers a portion of the outer surface of the wall of the balloon. The thickness of the coating and the size of the micropores can permit controlled delivery of a substance from the micropores of the coating and into the tissue of a patient's lumen.

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