Coating of an Implantable Device

A method for applying a coating to an implantable device has been described (24). The implantable device is positioned relative to an ultrasonic material deUveiy apparatus. The implantable device is rotated there. 

The material delivery apparatus may be an inkjet printhead. The material is applied at a desired spray pressure of 0.14-2 bar. The spray pressure may be either varied, or may be fixed. The spray 

The application material may contain beneficial agents, imaging materials, and solvents. Such materials are listed in Table 7.1. 

Analgesics Antiasthamatics Antidepressants Antifungal agents Anti-inflammatories Antianxiety agents Antimigraine agents Hypnotics 

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