A microdevice containing a plurality of nanowires on a biocompatible surface, and methods of making and using the same are provided. Aspects of the present disclosure include forming a plurality of microdevices on a substrate where each microdevice includes a plurality of nanowires. The nanowires may be loaded with an active agent by disposing the active agent onto the surface of the nanowires. Also provided herein are kits that include the subject microdevices.

A plurality of amphiphilic peptide chains having alternating hydrophilic and hydrophobic amino acids, wherein the peptide contains at least 8 amino acids, are complementary and structurally compatible, and self-assemble into a beta-sheet macroscopic scaffold wherein peptide at least about 75% of the chains have the same sequence.

The present invention relates to nanoparticles comprising nucleic acids coated with a (biodegradable) polymer for reversible immobilization and/or controlled release of the nucleic acid comprising nanoparticles. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to medical or diagnostic devices, particularly stents and implants coated by a (biodegradable) polymer with the nucleic acid comprising nanoparticles for reversible immobilization and/or controlled release. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to the use of these nanoparticles coated with a (biodegradable) polymer and to the use of medical devices and implants coated by the (biodegradable) polymer with these nucleic acid comprising nanoparticles in the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of diseases, particularly in the prevention or treatment of restenosis, calicification, foreign body reaction, or inflammation. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a method of preparing these nucleic acid comprising nanoparticles coated with a (biodegradable) polymer and to a method for coating nucleic acid comprising nanoparticles by a (biodegradable) polymer on medical or diagnostic devices.

The invention provides articles of manufacture comprising biocompatible nanostructures comprising nanotubes and nanopores for, e.g., organ, tissue and/or cell growth, e.g., for bone, kidney or liver growth, and uses thereof, e.g., for in vitro testing, in vivo implants, including their use in making and using artificial organs, and related therapeutics. The invention provides lock-in nanostructures comprising a plurality of nanopores or nanotubes, wherein the nanopore or nanotube entrance has a smaller diameter or size than the rest (the interior) of the nanopore or nanotube. The invention also provides dual structured biomaterial comprising micro- or macro-pores and nanopores. The invention provides biomaterials having a surface comprising a plurality of enlarged diameter nanopores and/or nanotubes.

The present invention relates to a drug-eluting nanoengineered medical implant/contact device. The device comprises a nanocomposite and a drug, wherein the nanocomposite comprises hydrophilic polymer domains, hydrophobic polymer domains, water pores, and boundary charged double layers; wherein when the drug is hydrophilic, at least 80% of the drug partitions in the boundary charged double layers formed at the boundary interface of the hydrophilic polymer domains and water pores, and when the drug is hydrophobic, at least 80% of the dmg partitions in the boundary charged double layers formed at the boundary interface of the hydrophobic polymer domains and water pores. The device is configured to sustain the release of the drug at high precision and long duration.

This document provides materials and methods for permanent arterial embolization and/or enhanced vascular healing. For example, materials and methods for using bioactive tissue derived nanocomposite hydrogels to enhance vascular healing are provided.

High strength biomedical materials and processes for making the same are disclosed. Included in the disclosure are nanoporous hydrophilic solids that can be extruded with a high aspect ratio to make high strength medical catheters and other devices with lubricious and biocompatible surfaces.

Described herein are methods that result in less cell death resulting from myocardial infarction than would otherwise occur in an individual who has suffered myocardial infarction. Also described are compositions useful in reducing cell death post myocardial infarction.

An implantable medical product and method of use for substantially reducing or eliminating harsh biological responses associated with conventionally implanted medical devices, including inflammation, infection and thrombogenesis, when implanted in in a body of a warm blooded mammal. The bioremodelable pouch structure is configured and sized to receive, encase and retain an electrical medical device therein and to allow such device to be inserted into the internal region or cavity of the pouch structure; with the pouch structure formed from either: (a) first and second sheets, or (b) a single sheet having first and second sheet portions. After receiving the electrical device, the edges around the opening are closed by suturing or stapling. The medical device encased by the bioremodelable pouch structure effectively improves biological functions by promoting tissue regeneration, modulated healing of adjacent tissue or growth of new tissue when implanted in the body of the mammal.

Provided is an antimicrobial dressing, which includes: a first cover member having a plurality of pores formed therein and contacting a wound; an antimicrobial membrane that is made by accumulating nanofibers containing a water-soluble polymer that is dissolved in an exudate secreted from the wound, a water-insoluble polymer, and an antimicrobial substance released due to dissolution of the water-soluble polymer, the antimicrobial membrane being laminated on the first cover member and having a plurality of pores formed therein; and a second cover member laminated on the antimicrobial membrane and having a plurality of pores formed therein and exposed to an external air.