Abstract: Described herein is a degradable linking agent of formula Photo1-LG-Photo2, wherein Photo1 and Photo2 independently represent at least one photoreactive group and LG represents a linking group comprising one or more silicon atoms or one or more phosphorous atoms. The degradable linking agent includes a covalent linkage between at least one photoreactive group and the linking group, wherein the covalent linkage between at least one photoreactive group and the linking group is interrupted by at least one heteroatom. A method for coating a support surface with the degradable linking agent, coated support surfaces and medical devices are also described.

Abstract: The invention is directed to medical device coatings, such as coated guidewires and catheters, containing a visualization moiety providing color to the coating in ambient or applied light. The coating allows for visual or machine inspection of coating properties such as uniformity of coverage. In some embodiments the coatings include the visualization moiety and an activated UV photogroup, which is used to provide covalent bonding in the coating. The visualization moiety can be in particulate form and entrained in the coating, or can be covalently bonded to the hydrophilic polymer backbone. In other embodiments the visualization moiety includes a stilbene chemical group. Exemplary coatings include a hydrophilic vinyl pyrrolidone polymer, which can provide lubricity to the device surface, along with the colored properties.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include conductive polymeric coatings and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of electrodepositing a conductive polymeric coating onto a substrate surface. The method can include contacting the substrate surface with a solution comprising a monomer, a counterion, and a solvent; exposing the solution to an electrical potential, wherein the surface serves as an electrode in the application of the electrical potential; and alternating the electrical potential between a lower potential and a higher potential to form the conductive polymeric coating on the substrate surface. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic particulates including a macrolide, such as rapamycin, in solid state crystalline form, having a size of 20 ?m or less, or 10 ?m or less. The particulates are formed in one method by preparing a composition with a macrolide and first (e.g., xylene) and second (e.g., an alcohol, acetone, or acetonitrile) solvents. In the composition a maximum solubility for the macrolide that is greater than a maximum solubility of the macrolide dissolved in either the first or second solvent individually. The first and second solvents are then evaporated from the composition to provide the macrolide particulates. In another method, the particulates can be formed by a method including sonication and stirring/evaporation steps, and the particulates can be obtained from a supersaturated solution, formed during the process.

Abstract: Hydrophobic ?(1?4)glucopyranose polymers with enhanced degradation properties are described. Between the ?(1?4)glucopyranose polymeric portion and the hydrophobic portion exists a linker portion having a silyl ether chemistry that facilitates degradation of the polymer. Biodegradable matrices can be formed from these polymers, and the matrices can be used for the preparation of implantable and injectable medical devices wherein the matrix is capable of degrading in vivo at an increased rate. Matrices including and capable of releasing a bioactive agent in vivo are also described.

Abstract: Described herein is a degradable linking agent of formula Photo1-LG-Photo2, wherein Photo1 and Photo2 independently represent at least one photoreactive group and LG represents a linking group comprising one or more silicon atoms or one or more phosphorous atoms. The degradable linking agent includes a covalent linkage between at least one photoreactive group and the linking group, wherein the covalent linkage between at least one photoreactive group and the linking group is interrupted by at least one heteroatom. A method for coating a support surface with the degradable linking agent, coated support surfaces and medical devices are also described.

Abstract: Silane-functionalized hydrophobic ?(1?4)glucopyranose polymers and polymeric matrices are described. Biodegradable matrices can be formed from hydrophobic ?(1?4)glucopyranose polymers with reactive pendent silyl ether groups. Reaction of the silyl ether groups provides improved matrix formation through bonding to a device surface of a device, polymer-polymer crosslinking, or both. Biodegradable matrices can be used for the preparation of implantable and injectable medical devices, including those that release a bioactive agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are activatable conductive compositions and methods of making and using activatable conductive compositions. In particular, activatable conductive monomers polymers are described and electrically conductive coatings that include activatable conductive polymers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to latent reactive and polymerizable derivatives of fluorescent stilbene-based compounds. The compounds can be used to provide articles with a fluorescence property, such as medical devices (e.g., catheters). The fluorescent compounds can be used in association with polymers, or can be incorporated into polymers, and the polymers used in a coating composition on the article surface. The compounds allow for visual or machine inspection of coating properties such as uniformity of coverage.

Abstract: The invention provides emulsion compositions that include a hydrophobic compound and an arylboronic acid. An exemplary emulsion comprises a hydrophobic polymer and a halogenated arylboronic acid. Use of an arylboronic acid provides the emulsion with exceptional stability. The stability provides advantages for the formation of articles formed from the emulsion, including microparticles, as well as other implantable or injectable medical articles having polymeric matrices.

Abstract: Bioerodable poly(etheresteramides) and matrices formed therefrom, such as medical device coatings, are described. The matrices show desirable erosion properties desirable for therapeutic use. The matrices can include a bioactive agent which can be used to treat medical conditions.

Abstract: Hydrophobic ?(1?4)glucopyranose polymers with enhanced degradation properties are described. Between the ?(1?4)glucopyranose polymeric portion and the hydrophobic portion exists a linker portion having a chemistry that facilitates degradation of the polymer. Diester and carbonate ester linker chemistries are exemplified. Biodegradable matrices can be formed from these polymers, and the matrices can be used for the preparation of implantable and injectable medical devices wherein the matrix is capable of degrading in vivo at an increased rate. Matrices including and capable of releasing a bioactive agent in vivo are also described.

Abstract: The invention is directed to medical device coatings, such as coated guidewires and catheters, containing a visualization moiety providing color to the coating in ambient or applied light. The coating allows for visual or machine inspection of coating properties such as uniformity of coverage. In some embodiments the coatings include the visualization moiety and an activated UV photogroup, which is used to provide covalent bonding in the coating. The visualization moiety can be in particulate form and entrained in the coating, or can be covalently bonded to the hydrophilic polymer backbone. In other embodiments the visualization moiety includes a stilbene chemical group. Exemplary coatings include a hydrophilic vinyl pyrrolidone polymer, which can provide lubricity to the device surface, along with the colored properties.

Abstract: Silane-functionalized hydrophilic polymers and polymeric matrices are described. Hydrophilic matrices can be formed from the polymers, and can be used in association with the preparation of implantable and injectable medical devices. Exemplary devices include those having a durable lubricious coating formed from the hydrophilic polymers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include linking agents including photo groups and vinyl groups and coatings and devices that incorporate such linking agents, along with related methods. Exemplary methods herein include methods of priming substrates and methods of coating substrates using compounds having the formula R1—X—R2, wherein R1 is a radical comprising a vinyl group, X is a radical comprising from about one to about twenty carbon atoms, and R2 is a radical comprising a photoreactive group. Embodiments herein also include linking agents having the formula R1—X—R2, wherein R1 is a radical comprising a vinyl group, X is a radical comprising from about one to about twenty carbon atoms, and R2 is a radical comprising a photoreactive group. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Described herein is a linking agent that includes a polymeric or non-polymeric core molecule and one or more photoreactive groups covalently attached to the core molecule by one or more linking elements that include a urea linkage, a carbamate linkage, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Silane-functionalized hydrophilic polymers and polymeric matrices are described. Hydrophilic matrices can be formed from the polymers, and can be used in association with the preparation of implantable and injectable medical devices. Exemplary devices include those having a durable lubricious coating formed from the hydrophilic polymers.

Abstract: Described herein is a degradable linking agent of formula Photo1-LG-Photo2, wherein Photo1 and Photo2 independently represent at least one photoreactive group and LG represents a linking group comprising one or more silicon atoms or one or more phosphorous atoms. The degradable linking agent includes a covalent linkage between at least one photoreactive group and the linking group, wherein the covalent linkage between at least one photoreactive group and the linking group is interrupted by at least one heteroatom. A method for coating a support surface with the degradable linking agent, coated support surfaces and medical devices are also described.

Abstract: Silane-functionalized hydrophilic polymers and polymeric matrices are described. Hydrophilic matrices can be formed from the polymers, and can be used in association with the preparation of implantable and injectable medical devices. Exemplary devices include those having a durable lubricious coating formed from the hydrophilic polymers.

Abstract: Described herein is a degradable linking agent that includes a core molecule with one or more charged groups; and one or more photoreactive groups covalently attached to the core molecule by one or more degradable linkers.