Application of a coating on a medical device

US8722132B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Roger Labrecque · Londonderry, US
• Geoffrey Moodie · Hudson, US
• Joseph Ferraro · Londonderry, US
• Lisa Rogers · Londonderry, US
• Paul Martakos · Pelham, US
• Theodore Karwoski · Hollis, US
• Steve A. Herweck · Nashua, US
• Suzanne Conroy · Exeter, US
• Brian Sunter · Londonderry, US
• Georgette Henrich · Dracut, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 18, 2011
• Grant date: May 13, 2014
• Expiry date: Jul 18, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M25/0045
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods and devices for the provision of a coating on an implantable medical device. The coating includes a bio-absorbable carrier component. In addition to the bio-absorbable carrier component, a therapeutic agent component can also be provided. The methods and devices provide a coating having improved uniformity and coverage which in turn allow for greater control of the amount and dosage of the coating.