Abstract: A coating for an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. The coating comprising a block copolymer obtained by a polymerization reaction of at least two reagents. A method for forming the coating is also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 21, 2002
Date of Patent:
February 28, 2006
Assignee:
Advanceed Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
Syed F. A. Hossainy, Stephen D. Pacetti