shellac-coated balloon catheter and paclitaxel

摘要

shellac and paclitaxel coated balloon catheter The present invention relates to a procedure for coating the balloon catheter with the pharmaceutical agent paclitaxel and the biological and biodegradable shellac polymer composition and optionally more components. furthermore, the present invention relates to paclitaxel and shellac coated balloon catheters obtained according to the coating procedures disclosed herein, as well as to the use of such coated balloon catheters for the short-term release of the pharmaceutical active agent. paclitaxel for prophylaxis and treatment of restenosis, particularly restenosis caused by angioplasty. The coated balloon catheters may be used alone or in combination with a coated or uncoated stent mounted on the balloon catheter before or after shellac and paclitaxel coating.