a method is provided for coating at least a portion of at least one medical device . the method includes arranging a polymer on the portion of the medical device , arranging a bioactive agent on the portion of the medical device , and spraying , subsequent to the arranging of the polymer and the arranging of the bioactive agent , a solvent on the portion of the medical device . the method may further include selecting a composition of the solvent to achieve a desired agent release response profile for the medical device . a medical appliance is provided having a coating applied by a method that includes arranging a polymer on the portion of the medical device , arranging a bioactive agent on the portion of the medical device , and subsequently spraying a solvent on the portion of the medical device . a method is provided for achieving a desired agent release response profile for a medical device by reflowing the coating with a solvent .