Combination of antimicrobial agents and bacterial interference to coat medical devices
RO Darouiche, R Hull - US Patent 6,719,991, 2004 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION IndWelling vascular and urinary catheters are becoming
essential in the management of hospitaliZed patients. Implanted orthopedic devices are also …
essential in the management of hospitaliZed patients. Implanted orthopedic devices are also …
Antibacterial coated medical implants
II Raad, RO Darouiche - US Patent 5,217,493, 1993 - Google Patents
An implantable medical device having long lasting re sistance to staphylococcal biofilm
colonization is pro vided. Implantable medical devices such as catheters, shunts, prosthesis …
colonization is pro vided. Implantable medical devices such as catheters, shunts, prosthesis …
Combination of antimicrobial agents and bacterial interference to coat medical devices
RO Darouiche, R Hull - US Patent 7,790,183, 2010 - Google Patents
This invention relates to a method for coating a medical device comprising the steps of
applying to at least a portion of the Surface of said medical device, an antimicrobial coating …
applying to at least a portion of the Surface of said medical device, an antimicrobial coating …
Incorporation of antimicrobial combinations onto devices to reduce infection
R Darouiche - US Patent App. 11/586,407, 2007 - Google Patents
This invention relates to a method for coating a medical device comprising the steps of
applying to at least a portion of the surface of the medical device, a bactericidal coating …
applying to at least a portion of the surface of the medical device, a bactericidal coating …
Methods for coating surfaces with antimicrobial agents
I Raad - US Patent App. 11/560,300, 2007 - Google Patents
0004 2. Description of Related Art 0005 Medical devices, such as urinary catheters, endot
racheal tubes and central venous catheters (CVC), are the driving and leading cause of …
racheal tubes and central venous catheters (CVC), are the driving and leading cause of …
Antimicrobial coatings for medical applications
S Schachter - US Patent App. 10/668,681, 2005 - Google Patents
The invention generally is related to inhibiting or preventing microbial infections on live
tissue, medical devices and other articles used for medical applications. 0008. In one …
tissue, medical devices and other articles used for medical applications. 0008. In one …
Antimicrobial coatings for medical devices
DD Jamiolkowski, SJ Rothenburger… - US Patent …, 2003 - Google Patents
The present invention is directed to compositions containing an acid precursor in amounts
effective to inhibit microbial attachment and growth on a Surface of a medical device having …
effective to inhibit microbial attachment and growth on a Surface of a medical device having …
Antimicrobial medical devices
II Raad, GP Bodey, A Zermeno - US Patent 5,324,275, 1994 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Intrusive medical devices such as central venous
catheters (CVCs), urinary catheters and endotracheal catheters may introduce infection into …
catheters (CVCs), urinary catheters and endotracheal catheters may introduce infection into …
Antimicrobial compositions
D Laurin, J Stupar - US Patent 4,603,152, 1986 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Indwelling urethral catheterization is performed in
approximately 10 to 15 percent of hospitalized patients. About 25 percent of these patients …
approximately 10 to 15 percent of hospitalized patients. About 25 percent of these patients …
Antimicrobial compositions
D Laurin, J Stupar - US Patent 4,677,143, 1987 - Google Patents
Antimicrobial compositions finding particular utility for coating access systems, lead devices
including shunts, cannulae, catheters, catheter adapters, wires and other solid or hollow …
including shunts, cannulae, catheters, catheter adapters, wires and other solid or hollow …