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Antimicrobial medical devices

US8425926B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Inventors

Yongxing Qiu · Duluth, US
John Martin Lally · Lilburn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 14, 2004
Grant date	Apr 23, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 6, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2300/624
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for making an antimicrobial medical device, preferably an antimicrobial ophthalmic device, more preferably an antimicrobial extended-wear contact lens, which contains silver nano-particles distributed uniformly therein. The antimicrobial medical device can exhibit antimicrobial activity over an extended period of time.

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