Medical assembly suitable for long-term implantation and...

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2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Nakarani, D. S (Department: 1787)

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Composite

Of addition polymer from unsaturated monomers

C428S448000, C428S450000, C428S451000

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07947378

ABSTRACT:
A process for fabricating a medical assembly having a medical device at least a portion of which is formed of inorganic material is provided. The medical assembly is suitable for substantially long-term implantation in a host animal. The process includes modifying a surface of the medical device to form a hydrophilic adhesion-promoting surface. The hydrophilic adhesion-promoting surface is coated with an alginate solution comprising alginate and the alginate is reacted with alkaline earth metal cations.

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