Bioabsorbable Medical Devices and Methods of Use Thereof

摘要

One aspect provides implantable medical devices including a bioabsorbable structure having a surface and having a coating layer on at least a portion of the surface. In certain embodiments, the coating layer includes a releasable bioactive and provides for a controlled absorption of the bioabsorbable structure upon implantation in a human or veterinary patient. Another aspect provides methods treating a disease including implanting such a device in a vessel of a human or veterinary patient.

主权项

1. An implantable medical device comprising:
a structure having a surface and comprising a bioabsorbable base material; and a coating layer on at least a portion of the surface,wherein the coating layer provides for a controlled absorption of the base material.