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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2005
Anthony O. Ragheb, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Brian L. Bates, Bloomington, IN (US);
Scott E. Boatman, Bloomington, IN (US);
David G. Burton, Bloomington, IN (US);
Michael C. Hoffa, Ellettsville, IN (US);
Darin G. Schaeffer, Bloomington, IN (US);
Jason S. Sturgeon, Solsberry, IN (US);
Anthony O. Ragheb, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Brian L. Bates, Bloomington, IN (US);
Scott E. Boatman, Bloomington, IN (US);
David G. Burton, Bloomington, IN (US);
Michael C. Hoffa, Ellettsville, IN (US);
Darin G. Schaeffer, Bloomington, IN (US);
Jason S. Sturgeon, Solsberry, IN (US);
Cook Incorporated, Bloomington, IN (US);
MED Institute, Inc., West Lafayette, IN (US);
Abstract
A coated medical device adapted for introduction into a passage or vessel of a patient is provided. The medical device is preferably an implantable balloon with a bioactive deposited or within the balloon. The balloon can further include a hydrophilic material positioned between the balloon and a bioactive material posited on the balloon.