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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120128863 | TENSIONING PROCESS FOR COATING BALLOON Method of coating an expandable member includes providing an expandable member having a proximal and a distal end with a guidewire lumen extending therebetween, the expandable member having a deflated and fully expanded configurations, and inflating the expandable membe... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120107485 | GLOVE COATING AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS This invention relates to an elastomeric article with improved lubricity and donnablity and reduced stickiness/tackiness. According to the methods of the invention, the internal surface of the elastomeric article is coated with a polyisoprene coating. The coating of the... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107901 | METHOD OF TREATING THE SURFACE OF A MEDICAL DEVICE WITH A BIOMOLECULE A method of treating the surface of a medical device with a biomolecule comprising the steps of: providing a polyolefin substrate forming a medical device; cleaning the polyolefin substrate; exposing the polyolefin substrate to a reactive gas containing acrylic acid and... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120083733 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH GUARD A catheter assembly includes an expandable and collapsible structure having an outer surface. The expandable and collapsible structure is adapted to expand between a contracted state and a dilated state. A guard is bonded to the outer surface of the expandable and colla... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120067821 | Filter Medium For Leukocyte Removal The present invention discloses a filter medium for removing leukocytes from a leukocyte-containing sample, comprising: a substrate and a first polymer. The first polymer forms cross-linked networks or polymer brushes on the substrate and comprising charged groups or la... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120052125 | Cholesteryl Sulfate-Containing Composition As A Haemostatic The present invention relates to a composition comprising a wound dressing device and cholesteryl sulfate and especially to a composition containing cholesteryl sulfate and at least one carrier material for use as a haemostatic agent, as well as to a method for its prep... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120029451 | MALE EXTERNAL URINARY INCONTINENCE DEVICE The present invention relates to a male external urinary incontinence device including a hydrocolloid composition as an adhesive and to methods of making and using this device. The hydrocolloid composition can include an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, a polyacryli... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120021155 | VULCANIZATION COMPOSITION HAVING REDUCED ALLERGENIC POTENTIAL, AND ELASTOMERIC ARTICLES FORMED THEREWITH The present invention generally relates to vulcanization compositions used to vulcanize elastomeric articles, where the vulcanization compositions have reduced allergenic potential as compared to elastomeric articles formed using vulcanization compositions having non-fu... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120016327 | Method OF Designing Graphics For Absorbent Articles A method of designing graphics for absorbent articles comprising the steps of: selecting one or more basic technical flats comprising a plurality of printing zones; selecting a color palette; selecting one or more patterns and/or solid prints; and modeling the one or mo... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120004721 | METHODS TO IMPROVE ADHESION OF POLYMER COATINGS OVER STENTS Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques.... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20120003379 | METHODS TO IMPROVE ADHESION OF POLYMER COATINGS OVER STENTS Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques.... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110301553 | Antimicrobial lubricant An antimicrobial lubricant combines an antimicrobial agent, preferably silver based, with a silicone lubricant. This is achieved by first formulating a lubricant solution that has a non-volatile silicone lubricant and a volatile solvent carrier. An antimicrobial agent i... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110284010 | CONDOM WITH COATING HAVING CAPSULES Provided are condoms, methods of making and treating sexual dysfunction with the same, the condoms having a multiplicity of microcapsules containing an ingredient therein, the microcapsules being disposed on one or more surfaces of the condom such that the microcapsules... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110274823 | APPLICATION OF A COATING ON A MEDICAL DEVICE Methods and devices for the provision of a coating on an implantable medical device. The coating includes a bio-absorbable carrier component. In addition to the bio-absorbable carrier component, a therapeutic agent component can also be provided. The methods and devices... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110275975 | ANTI-THROMBOGENIC VENOUS SHUNT METHOD A venous shunt method adapted to shunt cerebral spinal fluid in a patient. A fluid control device having a fluid passage is adapted to be placed allowing cerebral spinal fluid to flow through the fluid passage. A catheter having a lumen, the catheter being in fluid comm... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110268866 | COATED STENT A coated stent (20) for use in a medical procedure and methods of manufacturing the coated stent (20) are described. A stent component (30) has an expanded state in which an inner diameter (ds) of the stent (30) is less than or equ... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110268867 | ROTATABLE SUPPORT ELEMENTS FOR STENTS Various embodiments of methods and devices for coating stents are described herein.... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110256187 | BIOFILM-INHIBITORY COATINGS THAT RELEASE SALICYCLIC ACID BY HYDROLISIS The present invention relates to coating compositions for modulating biofilm growth on a surface, the composition comprising the reaction product of:
| 10/20/2011 |
| 20110251663 | Drug Eluting Rolled Stent and Stent Delivery System The drug eluting rolled stent and a stent delivery system, which includes a catheter; a balloon operably attached to the catheter; and a stent disposed on the balloon. The stent includes a rectangular metal foil sheet having a first side and a second side, the rectangul... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110213302 | METHOD OF COATING A FOLDED MEDICAL DEVICE A non-polymeric or biological coating applied to a radially expandable interventional medical device in a collapsed, wrapped, or folded configuration, the coating applied within at least one fold. Properties of the coating material applied to the medical device are adju... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110196340 | LOADING AND RELEASE OF WATER-INSOLUBLE DRUGS A medical device, polymer composition, and method for delivering substantially water-insoluble drugs to tissue at desired locations within the body. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the medical device is provided with a polymer coating. Incorporated in the ... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110190696 | Method for Producing a Bioactive Surface on the Balloon of a Balloon Catheter The invention relates to a method for producing a bioactive surface on the balloon (3) of a balloon catheter (1). According to said method, the surface of the balloon (3) is at least partially wetted with a first solution of an active substance (... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110189493 | BIOCOMPATIBILITY LAYER AND COATED OBJECTS The present invention relates to the use of a crosslinked, silicon-containing layer containing, substantially consisting of or consisting of silicon, O, C, H, optionally N which can be produced by plasma polymerization and/or crosslinking of organosilicon liquids by a p... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110178503 | BALLOON CATHETERS WITH THERAPEUTIC AGENT IN BALLOON FOLDS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME Catheter devices for delivering therapeutic agent and methods of making the same. A method comprises applying, when the balloon is unexpanded and folded, a first coating to a first surface area of the balloon that is substantially exposed when the balloon is unexpanded ... | 07/21/2011 |
| 20110159169 | DRUG RELEASING COATINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES The invention relates to a medical device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue. The medical device has a layer overlying the exterior surface of the medical device. The layer contains a therapeutic agent and an additive. The additive has a hydrophilic part and... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110152843 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR SHORT TIME USE WITH QUICKLY RELEASABLE ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT A method is disclosed for providing a medical device with antibacterial activity, comprising the steps of providing a substrate material coated with a hydrophilic polymer, said hydrophilic polymer exhibiting a low friction when wetted; providing a colloidal solution com... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110146680 | SILICONE CATHETER CONTAINING CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE The invention relates to a silicone catheter including chlorhexidine gluconate, methods of making this catheter, and methods of using it. The method of making the catheter includes contacting a silicone catheter with a liquid containing chlorhexidine gluconate. Chlorhex... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110152766 | IMPLANT WITH COATING One embodiment of the invention relates to an implant with a coating containing at least one active pharmaceutical substance. The inventive implant is characterized in that the coating is covered by a protective layer comprising or containing one or more materials from ... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110145975 | P0WDER-FREE GLOVE WITH STABLE AND FAST ACTING MICROBIAL COATING Provided, among other things, is a elastomeric medical glove having an antimicrobial surface coating comprising: a polymeric layer, and a dried, non-tacky coating on a surface of the polymeric layer, the coating comprising an antimicrobial agent, a wax agent, a lubrican... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110144578 | HYDROPHOBIC THERAPUEUTIC AGENT AND SOLID EMULSIFIER COATING FOR DRUG COATED BALLOON The disclosed subject matter is directed to a coated medical device such as a balloon or stent and methods of manufacturing the device, where the device has a working length disposed between a distal end and a proximal end thereof; and a coating applied to at least a le... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110144741 | Coating Construct With Enhanced Interfacial Compatibility The present invention provides a method of forming a coating on a medical device having a topcoat and a basecoat and an improved compatibility between a topcoat and a basecoat on the medical device.... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110130829 | Medical Devices Containing Therapeutic Agents The present invention pertains to implantable or insertable medical devices which comprise a substrate and one or more therapeutic-agent-containing regions contain one or more therapeutic agents. In various aspects of the invention, one or more characteristics of such t... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110123702 | ROOM TEMPERATURE-CURABLE POLYMERS Methods of making room temperature-curable polymers. Reactants include siloxane-terminated polymers and silanols. The reactants are mixed, and the polymerization allowed to proceed in air at room temperature. The polymers are exceptionally useful because they allow for ... | 05/26/2011 |
| 20110092900 | Method for Producing a Bioactive Surface on an Endoprosthesis or on the Balloon of a Balloon Catheter A method for producing a bioactive surface on an endoprosthesis, or on the balloon (3) of a balloon catheter (1) is described, wherein the surface (15) of the endoprosthesis, or the surface (4) of the balloon (3) is softened. The surfa... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110091639 | Medical Device Coating Configuration and Method for Improved Lubricity and Durability Medical devices and methods for making and using the same. An example medical device includes a slotted tubular member and a coating disposed over the tubular member. The coating may define one or more coating gaps therein.... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110071387 | MEDICAL IMPLANT DEVICE AND PROBE DEVICE HAVING UP AND/OR DOWN CONVERSION MOLECULES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME A medical device includes a device core and fluorescing molecules attached to the device core. The medical device may be formed in a variety of ways, including providing a medical device and coating at least a portion of the device with a polymer containing the fluoresc... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110064785 | Nanostructure-Enhanced Platelet Binding and Hemostatic Structures Methods, systems, and apparatuses for nanomaterial-enhanced platelet binding and hemostatic medical devices are provided. Hemostatic materials and structures are provided that induce platelet binding, including platelet binding and the coagulation of blood at a wound/op... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110060402 | Wettable ePTFE Medical Devices Methods are provided for surface modifying a hydrophobic polymer substrate to increase wettability comprising the steps of pre-treating the hydrophobic polymer substrate with a radio frequency (RF)-generated first plasma and a RF-generated second plasma wherein the firs... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110060313 | SUBSTRATE SURFACE MODIFICATION UTILIZING A DENSIFIED FLUID AND A SURFACE MODIFIER Described are methods for modifying the surface properties of a polymer substrate by exposing the substrate to a densified fluid and a surface modifying agent. The densified fluid may be densified carbon dioxide and the surface modifying agent may be one which reduces t... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110054417 | BIOACTIVE AGENT RELEASE COATING AND CONTROLLED HUMIDITY METHOD A coating composition in the form of a one or multi-part system, and method of applying such a composition under conditions of controlled humidity, for use in coating device surfaces to control and/or improve their ability to release bioactive agents in aqueous systems.... | 03/03/2011 |
