Antibiotic hydrophilic polymer coating
US6436422B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/404
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an antibiotic coated substrate having an antibiotic coating composition coated thereon. The coating composition is formed of a hydrophilic polymer having antibiotic ceramic particles, preferably antibiotic zeolite, dispersed therein. The antibiotic zeolite may further comprise a discoloration agent. Another embodiment of the invention is an article comprising a substrate on which is coated the antibiotic hydrophilic coating composition. A method for preparing the antibiotic hydrophilic polymer coating on a substrate is also provided.
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