Catheters including antimicrobial sleeve and methods of making catheters
US10188826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0285
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter includes a tubular body having an outer surface, and a sleeve disposed on only a portion of the outer surface of the tubular body. The sleeve includes an outer layer overlying an inner layer. The catheter contains a water-soluble, anti-microbial agent in the outer layer of the sleeve. Methods of making the catheter are also disclosed.
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