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Radiation resistant silicone formulations and medical devices formed of same

US7939014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2005
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to a method of treating a medical device. The method includes providing the medical device. The medical device has an opening defined by two contacting surfaces in a polyalkylsiloxane based portion of the medical device. The method further includes irradiating the medical device free of externally applied lubricant to sterilize the medical device.

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