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Medical Device Including Drug-Loaded Fibers

  • US 20090143855A1
  • Filed: 11/29/2007
  • Published: 06/04/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/29/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A stent comprising:

  • an expandable framework having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an inner surface defining a lumen, the expandable framework including a plurality of interconnected segments; and

    a plurality of fibers disposed on the expandable framework;

    wherein at least a portion of the plurality of fibers include an annular porous sidewall having an outer diameter and an inner diameter, the inner diameter of the annular porous sidewall defining a central lumen;

    wherein at least a portion of the central lumen of at least some of the plurality of fibers is loaded with a therapeutic agent.

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