Bacterial barrier for indwelling catheters and other medical devices
US4569673A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/404
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel bacterial barrier for medical devices is disclosed comprising a strip or band of oligodynamic metal connected to another conductor generally connected in open circuit to a power cell and producing a strategic circumferential zone of bacterial inhibition when the medical device is installed.
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