An implantable medical device and methods for making the implantable medical device are disclosed. The implantable medical device includes a substrate. At least a portion of the substrate is coated with a first layer including a polymer containing a drug. A barrier overlies the first layer. The barrier...http://www.google.com/patents/US6953560?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6953560 - Barriers for polymer-coated implantable medical devices and methods for making the same
