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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2002
Maria Dhondt, Nazareth, BE;
Ivan DE Scheerder, Herent, BE;
Pierre Jacobs, Gooik, BE;
Johan Martens, Huldenberg, BE;
Maria Dhondt, Nazareth, BE;
Ivan De Scheerder, Herent, BE;
Pierre Jacobs, Gooik, BE;
Johan Martens, Huldenberg, BE;
Atrium Medical Corporation, Hudson, NH (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to an intraluminal device, in particular an intraluminal prosthesis, shunt, catheter or local drug delivery device. In order to increase the bio-compatibility of this device, it is provided with at least one coating. The coating contains a therapeutic agent which is comprised in a matrix that sticks to the intraluminal device. Instead of being formed by a little bio-compatible polymer, the matrix is formed by a bio-compatible oil or fat, such as cod-liver oil or olive oil. Preferably, the bio-compatible oil or fat further comprises alfa-tocopherol.