HYDROPHOBIC THERAPUEUTIC AGENT AND SOLID EMULSIFIER COATING FOR DRUG COATED BALLOON

摘要

The disclosed subject matter is directed to a coated medical device such as a balloon or stent and methods of manufacturing the device, where the device has a working length disposed between a distal end and a proximal end thereof; and a coating applied to at least a length of the body. The coating includes a hydrophobic therapeutic agent having a water solubility less than about 15.0 μg/ml and an emulsifier that is a solid at ambient temperature.