Antimicrobial lubricious coating
US7820734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2040/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides lubricious antimicrobial coating vehicles for medical devices capable of reducing the coefficient of friction of such devices upon exposure thereof to moisture and imparting antimicrobial properties to said devices. The coating vehicle allows the introduction of a pharmacological additive having a release rate that is within acceptable pharmacokinetic criteria.
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