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Method and composition for producing catheters with antibacterial property

  • US 20040106912A1
  • Filed: 12/02/2002
  • Published: 06/03/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device coated at least on its outer surface with a slow-release antibacterial composition, comprising a mixture of:

  • a biodegradable polymer swelling when in contact with body fluids;

    a cross-linking agent causing partial cross-linking of said polymer; and

    an anti-microbial agent compatible with said polymer and said cross-linking agent and slowly releasable therefrom on swelling of said polymer and method of its production.

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