Process for producing hydroxylated plasma-polymerized films and the use of the films for enhancing the compatiblity of biomedical implants
US5112457A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F8/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a process for synthesizing hydroxylated plasma-polymerized films, as well as the hydroxylated plasma-polymerized films produced by the process of the invention. In addition, the present invention is directed to the use of hydroxylated plasma-polymerized films produced by the process of the invention for enhancing the compatibility and/or implantability of biomedical implants and/or devices.
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