Comparison of in vitro encrustation on silicone and hydrogel-coated latex catheters.
Mid-shaft sections of 100% silicone (Bardex) and hydrogel-coated latex (Biocath) catheters were subjected to controlled in vitro encrustation conditions for periods of up to 18 weeks. There was no significant difference in the quantities of encrusting deposits formed on these two materials during the course of the experiment.
Cox
A J
AJ
Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Manchester.
Hukins
D W
DW
Sutton
T M
TM
D002118:Calcium / Q000032:analysis; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008274:Magnesium / Q000032:analysis; D008422:Materials Testing; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D012408:Rubber; D012828:Silicones; D013997:Time Factors; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*
D012828:Silicones; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D012408:Rubber; D008274:Magnesium; D002118:Calcium