Process for providing antimicrobial surfaces

Details Process for providing antimicrobial surfaces Process for providing antimicrobial surfaces

2005-10-03

2009-10-13

Kosar, Andrew D (Department: 1654)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

C514S012200, C514S013800, C514S014800, C424S402000, C424S422000, C424S429000

Reexamination Certificate

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07601361

ABSTRACT:
Processes for providing durable antimicrobial surfaces are disclosed that comprise treating a polymer substrate surface with formaldehyde followed by treatment with an antimicrobial peptide. Further embodiments include articles, including medical devices, characterized by a durable antimicrobial surface provided by the processes of the invention.

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