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Anti-inflammatory-agent-loaded catheter and method for preventing tissue fibrosis

  • US 6,110,155 A
  • Filed: 04/30/1996
  • Issued: 08/29/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An infusion catheter having a body with an exterior surface and a distal end to be positioned adjacent to bodily tissue for the conduction of fluid thereto or therefrom, the distal end carrying dexamethasone sodium phosphate covalently bonded to the exterior surface at least at the distal end, the dexamethasone sodium phosphate forming the ultimate exterior surface of the catheter where the dexamethasone sodium phosphate is bonded to the body, the dexamethasone sodium phosphate to be leached therefrom when the distal end is in contact with bodily tissue and fluid to combat inflammation of the tissue and encapsulation of the catheter thereby.

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