abstract |
A medical device that can be utilized to deliver a therapeutic agent locally and over a given area. These therapeutic agents or compounds can reduce biological biological responses to the introduction of medical devices into the living body. In addition, these therapeutic drugs, agents and / or compounds can be utilized to promote healing, including prevention of thrombosis. These drugs, agents and / or compounds can also be utilized to treat certain diseases including restenosis, vulnerable plaque, and atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes. For delivery over a given area, liquid formulations may be desirable to increase the effectiveness and deliverability of certain drugs. A variety of materials and coating methods are available for maintaining a drug or compound on a medical device until the medical device is delivered and positioned. [Selection] Figure 110 |