Urine drainage bag outlet tube and method for eliminating or reducing migration of bacteria
US4417892A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/441
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A urine drainage bag having an outlet tube provided with a hydrophilic coating on its inner wall surface and an antimicrobial substance such as iodine carried within a frangible capsule adapted to be received within the tube and said substance being absorbable by the coating when the capsule is ruptured. A method of treating a urine drainage bag outlet tube to prevent multiplication or growth of microorganisms utilizing a frangible carrier within the tube is taught.
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