System for providing a medical device with anti-microbial properties
US7195615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/404
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for providing medical device with anti-microbial properties to prevent infections. The system includes a medical device having a portion for insertion into the body of a patient, a lumen, and a substrate comprising an anti-microbial agent to be inserted into the lumen of the medical device. To protect the substrate from anti-microbial agents during insertion into the lumen, the system further includes a collapsible cover connected to the substrate. A connector can be used for attaching the substrate to the cover. The substrate may be an iodine-based rod. A guidewire may be attached to the connector to further facilitate insertion of the substrate into the lumen.
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