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Hydrophilic coatings for medical implements

  • US 7,553,511 B2
  • Filed: 11/22/2005
  • Issued: 06/30/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for acquiring a sample of bodily fluid from a patient, comprising;

  • (a) coating a needle with a composition comprising a sulfonated polyester;

    (b) penetrating said needle into said patient; and

    (c) drawing said bodily fluid through said needle.

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