The present invention is directed to a medical device, specifically a prosthesis which utilizes a novel class of blends between biodegradable polymers and biocerannics for medical device applications allowing one to capitalize on the biodegradable nature of these two distinct materials while enhancing the strength of these devices through the addition of various amounts ofbioactive ceramic and glasses to biodegradable polymers. The blend may be fabricated into a medical device such as a stent or a distal protection device, and may incorporate various agents to enhance radioapacity and/or pharmacological function-In addition, the blend may be used as a coating to a medical device. In one embodiment a medical device comprises a biodegradable polymer in the form of particles and a bioactive ceramic in the form of particles wherein the combination of biodegradable polymer particles and bioactive ceramic particles arc blended together.
