Encrusting and bacterial resistant coatings for medical applications
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1. A coating for polymeric products used in medical applications, said coating comprising:
- a reaction product formed by a covalent linkage of a hydrophilic polyurethane pre-polymer and aminopolycarboxylic acid.
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Abstract
Disclosed is an encrustation and bacterial-resistant coating for use on medical devices and in other medical-related applications. The coating includes a reaction product formed by the covalent linkage of a hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer and aminopolycarboxylic acid. A urease inhibitor and/or an antibacterial agent may also be added to the coating.
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1. A coating for polymeric products used in medical applications, said coating comprising:
a reaction product formed by a covalent linkage of a hydrophilic polyurethane pre-polymer and aminopolycarboxylic acid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A coating for polymeric products used in medical application, said coating comprising:
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aminopolycarboxylic acid; a coupling agent for directly linking said aminopolycarboxylic acid to at least one surface of the said polymeric product. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A medical device which is resistant to the formation of encrustation or bacteria for use in medical applications, said device comprising:
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a base material formed in a desired shape; a coating covering at least one surface of said base material, said coating including a reaction product resulting from a covalent linkage of said hydrophilic polyurethane pre-polymer with a aminopolycarboxylic acid. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A polymeric device for use in medical applications, said device comprising:
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a base material formed out of a polymeric material into desired shape; a coating covering at least one surface of said base material, said coating including; an aminopolycarboxylic acid; a coupling agent for directly linking said aminopolycarboxylic acid to at least one surface of said base material. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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