Long-term indwelling medical devices containing slow-releasing antimicrobial agents and having a surfactant surface
US6921390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/802
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device for long-term implantation is provided, as well as a method of making the same and a method of treatment using the same. The medical device comprises (1) a reservoir including (a) a polymer matrix and (b) an antimicrobial agent disposed within the polymer matrix, wherein the reservoir is adapted for long-term release of the antimicrobial agent from the polymer matrix; and (2) a surfactant region disposed over the reservoir at an outer surface of the device.
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