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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 dateJul 23, 1990
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2010

Classification

  • 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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