Long-term indwelling medical devices containing slow-releasing antimicrobial agents and having a surfactant surface
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Jul 26, 2005
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Jan 23, 2003
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Jul 23, 2001
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Jul 23, 2001
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A medical device for long-term implantation is provided, as well as a method of making the same and a method of treatment using the same. The medical device comprises (1) a reservoir including (a) a polymer matrix and (b) an antimicrobial agent disposed within the polymer matrix, wherein the reservoir is adapted for long-term release of the antimicrobial agent from the polymer matrix; and (2) a surfactant region disposed over the reservoir at an outer surface of the device.
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