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Antimicrobial coatings for medical devices and methods for making and using them

US8512731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2007
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/208
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide methods for using compositions to inhibit microbial growth on a surface of a medical device having the composition applied thereto, to medical devices having the composition applied to a surface thereof and to methods for using the compositions to coat medical devices.

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