Antimicrobial medical device
US7354605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08K9/08
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to the present invention there are provided antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices having controlled release of an antimicrobial metal or metal ion. Specifically, antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices manifest antimicrobial properties as a result of the incorporation therein of antimicrobial microcapsules comprising an inorganic antimicrobial agent and a hydrophilic polymer.
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