Lubricious coatings with surface salt groups
US10342898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D7/54
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments herein include coated medical devices and coatings with salt groups. In an embodiment, a coated medical device is included, the coated medical device including a substrate and a polymeric layer disposed over the substrate. The polymeric layer includes a polymer and has an exterior surface. The coated medical device further includes a plurality of salt groups bonded to the polymer of the polymeric layer and disposed on the exterior surface of the polymeric layer. The salt groups can be the reaction product of a reactive group with an acid or base. In an embodiment, a method of making a medical device is included. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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