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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 29, 1999
Brian C. A. Fernandes, Roseville, MN (US);
Maura G. Donovan, St. Paul, MN (US);
Randall V. Sparer, Andover, MN (US);
Jesus W. Casas-bejar, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Mark W. Torrianni, San Juan Capistrano, CA (US);
Brian C. A. Fernandes, Roseville, MN (US);
Maura G. Donovan, St. Paul, MN (US);
Randall V. Sparer, Andover, MN (US);
Jesus W. Casas-Bejar, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Mark W. Torrianni, San Juan Capistrano, CA (US);
Medtronic, Inc, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An implantable medical device comprising a drug-loaded polymer overlaid with a fabric that promotes tissue ingrowth is useful in a wide variety of tissue engineering applications. The invention includes, for example, prosthetic heart valves, annuloplasty rings, and grafts, having enhanced biocompatibility and biostability. Methods of making and using the implantable medical devices of the invention are also included.