abstract |
The present invention treats composite inflatable devices having a substantially impervious polymeric covering thereon and a bioactive coating on the device and covering, as well as occlusions or partial occlusions in blood vessels. A method of using a composite inflatable device, particularly a saphenous vein graft, that can be used for the purpose. In one embodiment, the polymeric covering is impermeable. In another embodiment, the polymeric covering is porous. |