Biomedical devices with hydrophilic coatings
US6838491B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Biomedical devices with stable, hydrophilic and antimicrobial coatings are provided. The coatings are formed using a coupling agent to bond a carboxyl containing hydrophilic coating to the surface by ester or amide linkages.
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