Stent for delivering a therapeutic agent having increased...

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2004-11-04

2009-12-08

Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Drug delivery

Reexamination Certificate

active

07628807

ABSTRACT:
A stent for implantation in a body lumen is described comprising at least one strut having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first side surface disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface, and a second side surface disposed between the inner surface and the outer surface; wherein the first side surface and the second side surface converge toward one another in the direction of the outer surface; and a coating comprising a therapeutic agent disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the strut.

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