Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Inorganic active ingredient containing – Heavy metal or compound thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-08
2008-04-08
Richter, Ohann (Department: 1616)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Inorganic active ingredient containing
Heavy metal or compound thereof
C424S405000, C424S618000, C424S621000, C424S630000, C424S639000, C424S641000, C424S644000, C424S646000, C424S649000, C424S651000, C424S652000, C424S653000, C424S654000, C424S655000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07354605
ABSTRACT:
According to the present invention there are provided antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices having controlled release of an antimicrobial metal or metal ion. Specifically, antimicrobial catheters and other medical devices manifest antimicrobial properties as a result of the incorporation therein of antimicrobial microcapsules comprising an inorganic antimicrobial agent and a hydrophilic polymer.
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Rossitto Frank C.
Trogolo Jeffrey A.
Welch, II Edward K.
Aglon Technologies Inc.
Choi Frank
IP 7 L Solutions
Richter Ohann
Welch II Edward K
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