Apparatus for antimicrobial use
US5049139A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S604/905
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for use in fluid flow lines to or from a living body in order to reduce the incidence or growth of bacteria comprising in the flow line a connecting member which includes water-soluble silver impregnated glass, whereby the glass undergoes slow dissolution with concomitant release of silver into the fluid. The silver has antibacterial or bacterial static properties.
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