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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2011
Maria Palasis, Wellesley, MA (US);
Timothy J. Mickley, Corcoran, MN (US);
Toby Freyman, Waltham, MA (US);
Wendy Naimark, Boston, MA (US);
Maria Palasis, Wellesley, MA (US);
Timothy J. Mickley, Corcoran, MN (US);
Toby Freyman, Waltham, MA (US);
Wendy Naimark, Boston, MA (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to implantable medical devices and methods that employ these medical devices to treat heart valves. In one embodiment, a medical device is provided comprising a body. The body may have a portion thereof including therapeutic agent and can be configured to support the device proximate a heart valve. Methods in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may also include providing a medical device having a body with at least a portion thereof including a therapeutic agent. These methods may also include positioning the medical device in a location proximate to a downstream surface of the heart valve and securing the device. The therapeutic agent released may then be delivered to the heart valve.