Intraluminal device with a coating containing a therapeutic agent

摘要

An intraluminal device, in particular an intraluminal prosthesis, shunt, catheter or local drug delivery device, wherein said device is provided with at least one coating containing a therapeutic agent comprised in a matrix on the device, said matrix disposed to deliver the therapeutic agent to tissue of a patient upon implantation in said patient, and said matrix comprising a biocompatible chemically hardened oil or fat that is bio-compatible with vascular tissue.