Medical instruments that exhibit surface lubricity when wetted

Details Medical instruments that exhibit surface lubricity when wetted Medical instruments that exhibit surface lubricity when wetted

1995-07-06

1997-09-23

Page, Thurman K.

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

Processes of preparing a desired or intentional composition...

523105, 523113, 523122, 604265, A01N 100, A61F 200, A61M 532

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056705581

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a medical instrument having on a surface a layer (surface lubricating layer) that forms a hydrogel when wetted and that is composed of an insolubilized water-soluble or water-swellable polymer having a reactive functional group in the molecule. The surface having outstanding surface lubricity and, optionally, the ability to prevent the formation of thrombi.

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