Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a system for treating a vascular condition. A catheter including an inflatable balloon is provided. A stent is positioned over the balloon. An adhesive material is applied between an inner surface of the stent and an outer surface of the balloon. The adhesive material is heated to above a melting point of the adhesive material. The adhesive material is cooled to below a melting point of the adhesive material to provide an adhesive bond that retains the stent to the catheter during vascular delivery, wherein the stent is released from the balloon following inflation and deflation of the balloon at a treatment site.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a system for treating a vascular condition. A catheter including an inflatable balloon is provided. A stent is positioned over the balloon. An adhesive material is applied between an inner surface of the stent and an outer surface of the balloon. The adhesive material is heated to above a melting point of the adhesive material. The adhesive material is cooled to below a melting point of the adhesive material to provide an adhesive bond that retains the stent to the catheter during vascular delivery, wherein the stent is released from the balloon following inflation and deflation of the balloon at a treatment site.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for treating a vascular condition, which includes a catheter; a stent coupled to the catheter, the stent including a stent framework; a phenoxy primer coating operably disposed on the stent framework; and a drug-polymer coating disposed on the phenoxy primer coating. The present invention also provides a drug-coated stent and a method of manufacturing a drug-coated stent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for treating a vascular condition, comprising a catheter; a stent coupled to the catheter, the stent including a stent framework; an epoxy primer coating disposed on the stent framework; and a drug-polymer coating disposed on the epoxy primer coating. The present invention also provides an epoxy-coated stent, a drug-coated stent with an epoxy primer coating, and a method of manufacturing the coated stents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for treating a vascular condition, including a catheter, a stent coupled to the catheter, a drug-polymer coating on the stent including a grafted styrenic block copolymer, and at least one bioactive drug dispersed within the drug-polymer coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for treating a vascular condition, including a catheter, a stent coupled to the catheter, a drug-polymer coating on the stent including a polymeric blend of a phenoxy polymer and a styrenic block copolymer, and a bioactive drug dispersed within the drug-polymer coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling wireless data transmission from a telematics service center to a voice recognition system in a mobile vehicle. The telematics service call center transmits data to the mobile vehicle over a connection, and monitors said connection for a predetermined barge-in tone. When the telematics service call center receives the user-initiated barge-in tone, it stops data transmission and may request additional commands from the user.

Abstract: A method for making a medical balloon catheter in a single molding operation employs a parison which is molded and biaxially oriented by the use of first and second pressurization stages. The starting material is in the form of a tubular parison with a reduced diameter portion which is made of a biaxial orientable polyamide or polyetheramide material. The resulting balloon can be attached to a catheter that includes a tapered or stepped distal end without further shaping or modification of the balloon ends.