Methods Of Forming Coatings For Implantable Medical Devices For Controlled Release Of A Peptide And A Hydrophobic Drug

摘要

This invention is generally related to methods of forming coatings for implantable medical devices, such as drug delivery vascular stents. The methods are for forming coatings to control the release of a peptide such as RGD, and a hydrophobic drug. Both single layer and multiple layer coating constructs are encompassed in the various embodiments of the present invention.