Novel technology for the surface modification of biomedical polymers.
A permanent, molecular level layer, water based surface modification technology has been developed that can be applied to the external and internal polymer surfaces of high value catheters. Its characteristics, advantages and applications are discussed here.
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PolyBioMed Limited, Lombard Medical Technologies, Sheffield, UK.
Al-Lamee
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000379:methods*; D017276:Friction; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers