Metallic structures incorporating bioactive materials and methods for creating the same
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1. A method for forming a bioactive agent-eluting implantable medical device comprising:
- forming a metallic matrix wherein said metallic matrix further comprises at least one bioactive agent, and wherein said metallic matrix is formed without using a sintering processes.
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Abstract
One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising providing an electrochemical solution comprising metal ions and a bioactive material such as bioactive molecules, and then contacting the electrochemical solution and a substrate. A bioactive composite structure is formed on the substrate using an electrochemical process, where the bioactive composite structure includes a metal matrix and the bioactive material within the metal matrix.
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1. A method for forming a bioactive agent-eluting implantable medical device comprising:
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forming a metallic matrix wherein said metallic matrix further comprises at least one bioactive agent, and wherein said metallic matrix is formed without using a sintering processes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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