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Vascular access device antimicrobial materials and solutions

US8512294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2007
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/0222
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device includes an antimicrobial layer. A method of depositing an antimicrobial agent on or in the body of a medical device includes inserting a high temperature resistant tube having multiple holes through its surface into a vascular access device and coating, or delivering an antimicrobial agent to, and interior surface of the device.

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