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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 25, 2008
Randolf Von Oepen, Los Altos Hills, CA (US);
John Stankus, Campbell, CA (US);
Barbara Stamberg, San Jose, CA (US);
Travis R. Yribarren, San Mateo, CA (US);
Richard R. Newhauser, Redwood City, CA (US);
Randolf Von Oepen, Los Altos Hills, CA (US);
John Stankus, Campbell, CA (US);
Barbara Stamberg, San Jose, CA (US);
Travis R. Yribarren, San Mateo, CA (US);
Richard R. Newhauser, Redwood City, CA (US);
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to an intraluminal catheter device for use in angioplasty and delivery of a therapeutic agent. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a catheter having an expandable member having a therapeutic agent disposed thereon and a fibrous matrix covering for delivering a therapeutic agent and methods of using the same.