Catheter tubing of controlled in vivo softening

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PATENT NO 5453099
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08245883

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A catheter tubing has a layer of a hydrophobic stiffening polymer encapsulated by a layer of hydrophilic thermoplastic base polymer. Preferred stiffening polymers are polyesterpolyether block copolymers. Preferred base polymers are thermoplastic polyetherurethanes. The encapsulated layer may be a stripe or an annular layer having base polymer layers laminated on both surfaces thereof.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANYONE BECTON DRIVE FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417

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Karakelle, Mutlu Ft. Worth, TX 72 4458
Lee, Min-Shiu Sandy, UT 7 571
Spielvogel, David E Sandy, UT 11 964
Taller, Robert A Centerville, OH 24 2289

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