Bacterial barrier for indwelling catheters and other medical dev

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1984-01-12

1986-02-11

Doll, John

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-ray or electrical...

604 8, 604265, A61N 130

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045696730

ABSTRACT:
A novel bacterial barrier for medical devices is disclosed comprising a strip or band of oligodynamic metal connected to another conductor generally connected in open circuit to a power cell and producing a strategic circumferential zone of bacterial inhibition when the medical device is installed.

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