Urinary catheter

US8168249B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ASTRA TECH AB · SE

Inventors

• Jan Utas · Kungsbacka, SE
• Fredrik Andersson · Gothenburg, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 18, 2006
• Grant date: May 1, 2012
• Expiry date: Jan 27, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L29/14
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A medical device is disclosed, comprising a substrate, having on its surface, on at least a part thereof, a hydrophilic surface layer providing low-friction surface character of the medical device when wetted by a wetting fluid. The substrate is made of a polymer blend comprising a polyolefin and a composition having molecules with active hydrogen(s), such as polyamide or polyurethane. The hydrophilic surface layer is preferably adhered to the substrate by a polyurea network, whereby said polyurea network forms a covalent bond to said active hydrogen(s) in the substrate. The new substrate material is environmentally acceptable and cost effective, has adequate mechanical and chemical properties and enables the hydrophilic coating to be adequately adhered.