Infection-resistant compositions, medical devices and surfaces a

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1991-04-19

1997-04-01

Azpuru, Carlos

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

523112, A61F 202

Patent

active

056163380

ABSTRACT:
A method of preparing an infection-resistant medical device comprising one or more matrix-forming polymers selected from the group consisting of biomedical polyurethane, biomedical silicones and biodegradable polymers, and antimicrobial agents, especially a synergistic combination of a silver salt and chlorhexidine (or its salts); also disclosed are medical devices having the synergistic composition therein or compositions thereon.

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