| abstract |
According to an aspect of the present invention, implantable or insertable medical devices are provided, which contain at least one region of polymeric material. The at least one region of polymeric material contains at least one polymer selected from the following (a) at least one polymer that contains a polyol chain having charged groups along its length, (b) at least one polymer that contains a polyol chain having biodegradable polymer side chains along its length and (c) a combination thereof. |