There is provided a medical device adapted for insertion into a human or animal body, characterised in that its exterior surface is coated with i) an inner first layer of a biocompatible carrier providing sustained release of a biologically active agent dissolved or dispersed therein; ii) an outer second layer consisting of a film of said biologically active agent applied on said inner first layer...

There is provided a medical device adapted for insertion into a human or animal body, characterised in that its exterior surface is coated with i) an inner first layer of a biocompatible carrier providing sustained release of a biologically active agent dissolved or dispersed therein; ii) an outer second layer consisting of a film of said biologically active agent applied on said inner first layer...

The bobbin (2) is rotated by a transmission device, partly on bearings between the bobbin end walls (4) and partitioned washers (8) secured to legs, and partly on bearing grooves in removable, rotatable plates and removable profiles between the tubular part (3) of the bobbin and the core leg. The transmission device is driven by a free-standing motor, or by a motor and gearbox on top of the washer...