Body cavity drainage catheter with microtextured surface
US10610665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1017
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter configured for partial implantation into a patient and drainage of a body cavity may be provided with microtextured surface on one or more inner diameter surfaces and/or outer diameter surfaces of the tubular catheter body. The microtexturing may include surface features dimensioned to inhibit colonization and/or migration of microbes. The microtexturing may also include channels or other recesses containing an antimicrobial agent such as chlorhexidine gluconate or any other effective antimicrobial agent.
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