Local delivery of therapeutic agent to heart valves

Details Local delivery of therapeutic agent to heart valves Local delivery of therapeutic agent to heart valves

2008-01-30

2011-10-18

Stigell, Theodore (Department: 3767)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Drug delivery

C623S001260, C604S500000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038709

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to implantable medical devices and methods that employ these medical devices to treat heart valves. In one embodiment, a medical device is provided comprising a body. The body may have a portion thereof including therapeutic agent and can be configured to support the device proximate a heart valve. Methods in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may also include providing a medical device having a body with at least a portion thereof including a therapeutic agent. These methods may also include positioning the medical device in a location proximate to a downstream surface of the heart valve and securing the device. The therapeutic agent released may then be delivered to the heart valve.

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