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Systems, devices, and methods including catheters having self-cleaning surfaces

US8706211B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2010
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3787
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject.

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