Latex medical articles for release of antimicrobial agents
US7906148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an aspect of the present invention, a medical article is provided which comprises a latex antimicrobial region. The latex antimicrobial region can constitute the entirety of the medical article, or it can constitute only a portion of the medical article. The latex antimicrobial region comprises release-modulating microparticles, which are dispersed within a latex polymer. The release-modulating microparticles further comprise an antimicrobial agent, and the microparticles are adapted to release the antimicrobial agent. Examples of medical articles that can be produced in accordance with the present invention are gloves, finger cots, supply and drainage tubes, catheters, condoms, and contraceptive diaphragms. Also described are methods for forming such articles.
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