| abstract |
(I) a first phase containing a number of compatible polymers compatible with each other, and (ii) a second phase containing an additional polymer that is incompatible with any or all of a number of compatible polymers or a blend of compatible polymers. Describe the therapeutic release area. (A) an implantable or insertable medical device substrate, (b) the above-described release region disposed on at least a part of the implantable or insertable medical device substrate, and (c) a therapeutic agent releasing medical device comprising a therapeutic agent. Also described. A medical device is implanted or inserted into the patient and the rate of therapeutic drug release from the device is controlled by this release region. Also described are methods relating to the creation of an implantable or insertable medical device, administration of a therapeutic agent to a patient, and adjustment of the therapeutic agent release rate. |