Title:
INSERTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING MICROPARTICULATE-ASSOCIATED ELASTIC SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR DRUG DELIVERY
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2009/120361
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention provides insertable medical devices having elastic surfaces associated with bioactive agent-containing microparticulates and a coating material. Upon expansion of the elastic surfaces the microparticulates can be released to a subject.
Inventors:
ARPS JAMES H (US)
BACH ANDREW G (US)
BACH ANDREW G (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2009/001901
Publication Date:
September 02, 2010
Filing Date:
March 27, 2009
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SURMODICS INC (US)
ARPS JAMES H (US)
BACH ANDREW G (US)
ARPS JAMES H (US)
BACH ANDREW G (US)
International Classes:
A61L29/08; A61L29/14; A61L29/16
Foreign References:
| US5102402A | 1992-04-07 | |||
| US6129705A | 2000-10-10 | |||
| US5954706A | 1999-09-21 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
WEAVER, Paul, L. et al. (PllcSuite 200, Maple Island Building,221 Main Street Nort, Stillwater MN, US)
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