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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2002
Patrick E. Guire, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Kristin S. Taton, Little Canada, MN (US);
John V. Wall, Woodbury, MN (US);
Patrick E. Guire, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Kristin S. Taton, Little Canada, MN (US);
John V. Wall, Woodbury, MN (US);
Surmodics, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
Surface coatings including microparticles immobilized in a matrix of polymeric material on a substrate are described. The microparticles can also include an agent which can be useful for various applications, such as medical applications. This invention relates to the field of surface coatings for use in various applications. More particularly, the invention relates to surface coating useful for drug delivery, imaging and other uses of microparticles immobilized via a polymeric matrix.