Medical devices employing novel polymers
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1. A medical device having at least one surface, comprising:
- 1) a polymer comprising salicylic acid incorporated into the polymer backbone on all or a portion of the surface, wherein the salicylic acid is disassociated from the polymer upon hydrolysis; and
2) a second active agent selected from paclitaxel and rapamycin that is dispersed within the polymer matrix of the polymer such that the second active agent is released upon degradation of the polymer.
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Abstract
Medical devices with at least one surface comprising a polymer or polymers on the surface are provided. The polymer or polymers are capable of breaking down (e.g., including, but not limited to, hydrolyzing) in the physiologic milieu to form an active agent or agents under physiologic conditions, and can contain other active agents dispersed within or appended to the polymer matrix. Methods of delivering an active agent to an interior surface of a vein or artery are also provided.
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1. A medical device having at least one surface, comprising:
- 1) a polymer comprising salicylic acid incorporated into the polymer backbone on all or a portion of the surface, wherein the salicylic acid is disassociated from the polymer upon hydrolysis; and
2) a second active agent selected from paclitaxel and rapamycin that is dispersed within the polymer matrix of the polymer such that the second active agent is released upon degradation of the polymer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- 1) a polymer comprising salicylic acid incorporated into the polymer backbone on all or a portion of the surface, wherein the salicylic acid is disassociated from the polymer upon hydrolysis; and
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