According to one aspect, the present invention is directed to implantable
or insertable medical devices which comprise polymeric regions that
comprise high vinyl acetate content EVA (or another soft polymer) and a
therapeutic agent. In another aspect, the present invention is directed
to implantable or insertable medical devices which comprise (a) a first
region comprising a first EVA and (b) a second region adjacent to the
first region that is of lower durometer than the first region.