Bioabsorbable, biobeneficial, tyrosine-based polymers for use in drug eluting stent coatings

摘要

This document discloses a family of tyrosine carbonate polymers and polymer mixtures that may contain bioactive or biobeneficial polymers or constituents. Methods of making these polymers and mixtures are disclosed, as well. Also, implantable or partially implantable medical devies constructed with or from these polymers are disclosed.