COPOLYMERS HAVING ZWITTERIONIC MOIETIES AND DIHYDROXYPHENYL MOIETIES AND MEDICAL DEVICES COATED WITH THE COPOLYMERS
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Abstract
Copolymers are manufactured to include a zwitterionic monomer (e.g., methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine monomer), a dihydroxyphenyl derivatized monomer, and optionally one or more additional monomers. The dihydroxyphenyl derivatized monomer gives the copolymers excellent adhesion properties. Optional monomers include a cationic amino monomer, a hydrocarbon monomer, and/or a hydrophilic monomer. The copolymers are biocompatible and can be used with medical devices.
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- 1. A biocompatible polymer having the formula,
- 21. A medical device comprising a supporting structure having a coating associated therewith, the coating comprising a polymer having the formula,
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