#$%^&*AU2008201571B220130822.pdf#####ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION Biocompatible materials may be configured into any number of implantable medical devices including intraluminal stents. The biocompatible material may comprise metallic and non-metallic materials in hybrid structures. In one such 5 structure, a device may be fabricated with one or more elements having an inner metallic core that is biodegradable with an outer shell formed from a polymeric material that is biodegradable. Additionally, therapeutic agents may be incorporated into the microstructure or the bulk material. 0i/04/08,kn 17200 speci,541/9 CO LO C:) LO 0 ~ (D C U' U' I- 'IT IY 10 0 U) U) W C) CD C) C) C) C C) 0) 0 CD.