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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2007
John Clarke, Galway, IE;
Tim O'connor, Galway, IE;
Yixin Xu, Newton, MA (US);
Barry J. O'brien, Galway, IE;
John Clarke, Galway, IE;
Tim O'Connor, Galway, IE;
Yixin Xu, Newton, MA (US);
Barry J. O'Brien, Galway, IE;
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
An implantable or insertable medical device is provided which includes as components: (a) a substrate component comprising a depression that is at least partially filled with a therapeutic agent-containing material that comprises a first therapeutic agent, and (b) a pre-formed filter insert disposed in the depression such that it regulates transport of chemical species between the depression and the exterior of the device upon implantation or insertion of the device in vivo.