IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE COATINGS WITH BIODEGRADABLE ELASTOMER AND RELEASABLE THERAPEUTIC AGENT

摘要

A coated medical device, such as a stent, that elutes a therapeutic agent in a controlled manner is provided. The medical device may be coated with a layer of therapeutic agent and a layer of bioabsorbable elastomer over the layer of therapeutic agent. Methods of manufacturing a coated medical device and of coating a medical device are also provided.