Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having elements designed to modulate their chemical reactions as well as methods for making and using such sensors. In certain embodiments of the invention, the sensor includes a hydrophilic comb-copolymer having a central chain and a plurality of side chains coupled to the central chain, wherein at least one side chain comprises a silicone moiety.

Abstract: The current invention relates to an implantable medical device made of semi-crystalline poly(ester amide) (PEA) polymer.

Abstract: Polymer composite implantable medical devices, such as stents, and methods of manufacturing such devices are disclosed.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices fabricated from branched polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices fabricated from polymer/bioceramic composites and polymer blend/bioceramic composites are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides an implantable medical device comprising: a structural element, wherein the structural element includes: a continuous phase comprising a first polymer; a discrete phase within the continuous phase, wherein the discrete phase has a second polymer including discrete phase segments; and anchor segments that have substantially the same chemical make up as the first polymer of the continuous phase; wherein at least some of the anchor segments have partially or completely phase-separated from the discrete phase into the continuous phase.