Patent ReferencesAntimicrobial sutures Urethral catheter capable of preventing urinary tract infection and process for producing the same Method of eliminating intra abdominal infections Urine drainage bag outlet with barrier against microbial infection Antibiotic bonded prosthesis and process for producing same Patent #: 4749585 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 462911 filed on 01/11/1990US Classes:604/265With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduitExaminersPrimary: Pellegrino, Stephen C.Assistant: Rose, Sharon Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61M 005/325AbstractAn intravascular catheter comprising a cannula for insertion into a vascular system of a patient coated with hydrophilic polymer containing, in the polymer, an effective amount of polymyxin to prevent the growth of microorganisms is disclosed. | |