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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2008
Jonathon Z. Zhao, Belle Mead, NJ (US);
Jonathon Z. Zhao, Belle Mead, NJ (US);
Abstract
A biocompatible metallic material may be configured into any number of implantable medical devices, including intraluminal stents. The biocompatible metallic material may comprise a magnesium alloy. The magnesium alloy implantable medical device may be designed to degrade over a given period of time. In order to control the degradation time, the device may be coated or otherwise have affixed thereto one or more coatings, one of which comprises a material for controlling the degradation time and maintain a pH neutral environment proximate the device. Additionally, therapeutic agents may be incorporated into one or more of the coatings on the implantable medical device.