Vascular access device antimicrobial materials and solutions
US8512294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2030 |
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- 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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