COATED MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DRYING COATED MEDICAL DEVICES

摘要

Medical devices and methods for drying medical devices are disclosed. An example method for drying a medical device may include disposing a medical device within a drying apparatus. The drying apparatus may include a variable frequency microwave heating device. The medical device may include a substrate, the substrate including an active pharmaceutical ingredient and a solvent. The method may also include heating the medical device with the drying apparatus. Heating may evaporate at least a portion of the solvent.

主权项

1. A method for drying a medical device, the method comprising:
disposing a medical device within a drying apparatus; wherein the drying apparatus includes a variable frequency microwave heating device; wherein the medical device includes a substrate, the substrate including an active pharmaceutical ingredient and a solvent; and heating the medical device within the drying apparatus, wherein heating evaporates at least a portion of the solvent.