Medical devices
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1. An access catheter, comprising:
- a generally tubular member insertable through the skin into a body of a subject and including a proximal portion positionable proximate to the skin of the subject and a distal portion, the generally tubular member including a first tubular section comprising a polymer and at least about three percent by volume silver, wherein the first tubular section exhibits radiopacity and antimicrobial activity.
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Abstract
Medical devices, such as catheters, ports, and stents, are disclosed.
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1. An access catheter, comprising:
a generally tubular member insertable through the skin into a body of a subject and including a proximal portion positionable proximate to the skin of the subject and a distal portion, the generally tubular member including a first tubular section comprising a polymer and at least about three percent by volume silver, wherein the first tubular section exhibits radiopacity and antimicrobial activity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A catheter, comprising:
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a composite comprising a polymer and at least about three percent by volume silver, wherein the catheter exhibits radiopacity and antimicrobial activity. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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