Biodegradable polymers for use with implantable medical devices

Details Biodegradable polymers for use with implantable medical devices Biodegradable polymers for use with implantable medical devices

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Truong, Kevin T (Department: 3734)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

Reexamination Certificate

active

07875283

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a stent fabricated of or coated with a composition comprising a biodegradable hydrophobic polymer containing water-labile bonds such that a device fabricated of the composition or the surface of a device coated with the requisite mechanical characteristics required of a stent and the polymer erodes from its outer surface inward.

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