Method and apparatus for controlled delivery of active...

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2003-11-06

2008-10-14

Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Having plural layers

C426S423000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07435256

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method and device for coating a device with time-release drugs by providing a plurality of micro coated pellets having different release rates on the surface of the medical device structure, e.g., a stent. Organizing the micro pellets with different release rates on the structure can result in the structure having a plurality of release regions with varying release profiles.

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