Coated medical implants

Abstract

Coated medical devices are disclosed. In certain embodiments of the invention, the coating materials include therapeutic agents, polymers, sugars, waxes, or fats. In certain embodiments of the invention, a medical device is coated on at least a portion of its surface with a first coating comprising a therapeutic agent and a wax or fat. The coated medical device may be a stent or catheter.

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