Antimicrobial surfaces and inhibition of microorganism growth thereby

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PATENT NO 4886505
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06742662

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Apparatus having an antimicrobial surface includes a medical device and a plurality of metals, at least one of which is in contact with a surface of the device and in contact with a different metal. The invention includes a method to use the apparatus to treat a living body wherein the antimicrobial surface of the apparatus is contacted with a body electrolyte thereby inhibiting growth of microorganisms in the body consequent to the use of the apparatus.

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BECKTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY A CORP OF NJNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Haynes, John L Chapel Hill, NC 20 1488
Mansour, James D Raleigh, NC 5 272

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