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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2012
John D. Mcdermott, Chandler, AZ (US);
Alexander W. Tessmer, Phoenix, AZ (US);
William R. Bratt, Tempe, AZ (US);
David G. Spilka, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Leonard J. Decant, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
John D. McDermott, Chandler, AZ (US);
Alexander W. Tessmer, Phoenix, AZ (US);
William R. Bratt, Tempe, AZ (US);
David G. Spilka, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Leonard J. Decant, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
C. R. Bard, Inc., Murray Hill, NJ (US);
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for coating and/or loading a medical device with a therapeutic agent prior to or during the placement of the medical device within the patient's body. In one variation, the medical device is coated and/or loaded with a therapeutic agent while the device is positioned in a delivery apparatus. In another variation, the delivery apparatus comprises a reservoir for retaining a therapeutic agent. The user may release the therapeutic agent from the reservoir prior to or during the placement of the device to coat and/or load the device with the therapeutic agent.