Surmodics, Inc.

Burton, Kevin W.

Joseph Schmidt McGonigle

Joram Slager

Nathan Lockwood

Bruce M Jelle

Robert W Hergenrother

Gary W Opperman

Shannon Wadman

Joseph Ventura

David E Babcock

Timothy M Kloke

Andrew G Bach

Teryl L Woodwick Sides

Sean Lundquist

Rick Murphy

Ambereen Angamuthu

Ralph A Chappa

Dale G Swan

Stephen J Chudzik

Aleksey V Kurdyumov

Jeffrey Missling

Kevin Burton

Emily R Rolfes

Darin DuMez

Beth A Petersen

Jeff J Ross

Kevin W Burton

Nathan A Lockwood

The disclosure provides insertion tools and articles that facilitate entry of a medical device, such as a balloon catheter, into the body. In embodiments the insertion tools have an elongate hollow body () that is able to protect a portion of a medical device, such as a balloon of a balloon catheter, during an insertion procedure. In one embodiment the insertion tool has an elongate hollow body (), a tapered distal end (), and a locking mechanism () at the proximal end which can secure a portion of a balloon catheter. An opening at the distal end can allow passage of the balloon in a folded uninflated state.

Insertion tools for medical device

Disclosed herein is a delivery composition for administering a hydrophobic active agent. In one embodiment, a delivery composition for local administration of a hydrophobic active agent to a tissue or organ of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the delivery composition includes a cationic delivery agent, a therapeutically effective amount of a hydrophobic active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier. In one embodiment, the cationic delivery agent includes polyethyleneimine (PEI). In an embodiment, the invention includes a drug delivery device including a substrate; and coated therapeutic agent particles disposed on the substrate, the coated therapeutic agent particles comprising a particulate hydrophobic therapeutic agent; and a vinyl amine polymer. Methods of making the delivery composition, as well as kits and methods of use are also included herein.

Compositions and methods for delivery of hydrophobic active agents

Embodiments of the disclosure include lubricious coatings. In an embodiment the disclosure includes a lubricious coating for a medical device including first and second coated layers. The first coated layer is between the second coated layer and the device surface and includes a vinyl pyrrolidone polymer and a photo reactive group. The second coated layer is in direct contact with the first coated layer and is a top coating that includes an acrylic acid polymer. The second coated layer can optionally include photoreactive groups. The coating was found to have a very low number of particulates (e.g., 10 &#x3bc;m or greater) which is very desirable for in vivo use.

Low particulate lubricious coating with vinyl pyrrolidone and acidic polymer-containing layers

Embodiments herein include an insertion tool for inserting a medical device into another medical device, such as a hemostasis sealing valve, and related methods. In an embodiment, an insertion tool includes a guide sheath and a protection tube. The guide sheath can include a flared proximal end. The guide sheath can further include a central lumen. The guide sheath can further include a locking notch disposed on the inner surface between the proximal end and the distal end. The protection tube can include a flared proximal end. A portion of the protection tube can be situated within the central lumen of the guide sheath. The flared proximal end of the protection tube can be sized to fit within the locking notch and can have an outer diameter larger than portions of the inner surface immediately adjacent to the locking notch. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Two-part insertion tool and methods

Insertion tools for medical devices and methods for using

Embodiments of the invention include medical device elements formed from polymers with lubricious properties. In an embodiment, a method of forming a medical device element is included. The method can include mixing a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component to form a polymer mixture. The method can further include forming the polymer mixture into the medical device element. The method can also include treating the polymer mixture with at least one of an acid or a base. In an embodiment, a medical device is included. The medical device can include a lubricious element, the lubricious element comprising a mixture of a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component. The second polymeric component can include a polymer that is treated with at least one of an acid or a base after formation of the element. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Lubricious medical device elements

Disclosed herein is a delivery composition for administering a hydrophobic active agent. In one embodiment, a delivery composition for local administration of a hydrophobic active agent to a tissue or organ of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the delivery composition includes a cationic delivery agent, a therapeutically effective amount of a hydrophobic active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier. In one embodiment, the cationic delivery agent includes polyethyleneimine (PEI). In a more specific embodiment, the cationic delivery agent includes branched PEI. Methods of making the delivery composition, as well as kits and methods of use are also disclosed.

Composition and method for delivery of hydrophobic active agents

A biocompatible polymeric controlled release matrix barrier structure for delivery of one or more bioactive agents from an implantable medical device is described. In an embodiment, a biocompatible polymeric controlled release matrix barrier structure is included. The biocompatible polymeric controlled release matrix can include a body structure formed of a compliant material comprising one or more compliant biocompatible polymers and one or more bioactive agents. The body structure can define a central aperture through which a subcutaneous element of an implantable medical device passes. Other embodiments are included herein.

Controlled release matrix barrier structure for subcutaneous medical devices

Cell attachment coatings for articles such as implantable medical devices and cell culture vessels are disclosed. The coatings include an intermediate coater layer which includes a phosphorous-containing component that is bonded in the coating by reacted photoreactive functional groups. The coating also include a second coated layer including an immobilized ECM protein or peptide that includes an active portion of an ECM protein that is able to serve as an outer layer to contact cells during use. The coatings promoted enhanced cell binding and growth.

Cell attachment coatings and methods using phosphorous-containing photoreagent

Embodiments of the invention include particles with nucleic acid complexes, medical devices including the same and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention can include a method of making a medical device. The method can include contacting nucleic acids with cationic carrier agents to form nucleic acid complexes, adsorbing the nucleic acid complexes to porous particles to form nucleic acid complex containing particles, mixing the nucleic acid complex containing particles with a polymer solution to form a coating mixture, and applying the coating mixture to a substrate. In an embodiment, the method can include contacting nucleic acids with cationic carrier agents to form nucleic acid complexes, combining the nucleic acid complexes with a material to form nucleic acid complex containing particles in situ, mixing the nucleic acid complex particles with a polymer solution to form a coating mixture, and applying the coating mixture to a substrate. In an embodiment, the invention can include an implantable medical device including a substrate, an elution control matrix disposed on the substrate; a plurality of particles disposed within the elution control matrix, and a plurality of nucleic acid complexes disposed within the particles, the nucleic acid complexes comprising a nucleic acid and a cationic carrier agent. Other embodiments are included herein.

Device coated with glycogen particles comprising nucleic acid complexes

Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for the release of nucleic acid complexes. In an embodiment the invention includes a nucleic acid delivery particle. The delivery particle can include a polymeric matrix including a polyethyleneglycol containing copolymer and a nucleic acid complex disposed within the polymeric matrix. The nucleic acid complex can include a nucleic acid and a carrier agent. In an embodiment the invention includes a medical device including a first polymeric matrix comprising a first polymer and a plurality of nucleic acid delivery particles disposed within the first polymeric matrix. The medical device can be configured to release the nucleic acid complex when the medical device is implanted within a subject. Other embodiments are included herein.

Particles for delivery of nucleic acids and related devices and methods

The present invention provides biocompatible, biodegradable matrices formed from poly-&#x3b1;(1&#x2192;4)glucopyranose and reactive hydrazide groups. The matrices can be used for various applications in the body, including drug delivery and cell therapy.

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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Joseph Schmidt McGonigle