Post-processing of medical devices to control morphology and mechanical properties

摘要

A method of forming a coated medical device is described, wherein a coating comprising a therapeutic agent dispersed in a polymer matrix or oligomer matrix is applied to the outer surface of the medical device. The coating is then post-processed such that a significant portion of the polymer or oligomer matrix is selectively removed from the coating. The post-processed coating is then sterilized. Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the field of medical therapeutic delivery.