Coating for implantable devices and a method of forming the same
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1. A method of forming a coating for an implantable device, comprising the acts of:
- forming a primer on at least a portion of a surface of the implantable device; and
forming a reservoir region containing an active ingredient on at least a selected portion of the primer.
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Abstract
Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients.
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1. A method of forming a coating for an implantable device, comprising the acts of:
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forming a primer on at least a portion of a surface of the implantable device; and
forming a reservoir region containing an active ingredient on at least a selected portion of the primer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A prosthesis comprising a coating for delivery of an active ingredient, wherein the coating includes:
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a reservoir region containing an active ingredient; and
a primer region free from any active ingredients located between the reservoir region and the surface of the prosthesis. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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- 33. A coating for a stent comprising a first active ingredient and a second active ingredient, wherein the rate of release of the first active ingredient is slower than the rate of release of the second active ingredient.
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