Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.

Greg Kapoglis

Thomas V Casey, Ii

Janel L Lanphere

Ernest J St Pierre

Ernest J Pierre

A composition includes a plurality of particles. At least some of the plurality of particles include cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol and have a diameter of about 500 microns or less. The particles have a first average pore size in an interior region, and a second average pore size at a surface region. The first average pore size being greater than the second average pore size. The composition also includes a carrier fluid. The plurality of particles being in the carrier fluid.

Porous polymeric particle comprising polyvinyl alcohol and having interior to surface porosity-gradient

Embolic particles, as well as their methods of use and manufacture, are described.

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Salem, MA, United States of America

Greg Kapoglis