Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080275230 | POLYMERS HAVING COVALENTLY BOUND ANTIBIOTIC AGENTS - An antimicrobial composition comprising: a complex of a polysaccharide covalently bonded with an antibiotic. A medical device having an antimicrobial composition comprising: a complex of an oxidized regenerated cellulose covalently bonded with gentamicin. | 11-06-2008 |
20100209515 | ELECTRICITY-GENERATING PARTICULATES AND THE USE THEREOF - The invention features a galvanic particulate including a first conductive material and a second conductive material, wherein both the first conductive material and the second conductive material are exposed on the surface of the particulate, wherein the particle size of the particulate is from about 10 nanometers to about 100 micrometers, wherein the second conductive material comprises from about 0.01 percent to about 10 percent, by weight, of the total weight of the particulate, and wherein the difference of the standard potentials of the first conductive material and the second conductive material is at least about 0.2 V. | 08-19-2010 |
20100249927 | MEDICAL DEVICES WITH GALVANIC PARTICULATES - Implantable medical devices having galvanic particulates are disclosed. The particulates may be coated onto at least part of a surface of the medical device. In addition, the galvanic particulates may be contained in the material used to manufacture the antimicrobial medical devices, or may be embedded into the surface of the medical devices. The present invention also provides novel coating methods and processing methods. The devices may have advantageous characteristics and effects including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and tissue regeneration promoting. | 09-30-2010 |
20100268335 | MEDICAL DEVICES WITH GALVANIC PARTICULATES - Implantable medical devices having galvanic particulates are disclosed. The particulates may be coated onto at least part of a surface of the medical device. In addition, the galvanic particulates may be contained in the material used to manufacture the antimicrobial medical devices, or may be embedded into the surface of the medical devices. The present invention also provides novel coating methods and processing methods. The devices may have advantageous characteristics and effects including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and tissue regeneration promoting. | 10-21-2010 |
20110060419 | MEDICAL DEVICES WITH GALVANIC PARTICULATES - Implantable medical devices having galvanic particulates are disclosed. The particulates may be coated onto at least part of a surface of the medical device. In addition, the galvanic particulates may be contained in the material used to manufacture the antimicrobial medical devices, or may be embedded into the surface of the medical devices. The present invention also provides novel coating methods and processing methods. The devices may have advantageous characteristics and effects including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and tissue regeneration promoting. The medical devices may be used as bone implants. | 03-10-2011 |
20110076312 | ANTIMICROBIAL/ANTIBACTERIAL MEDICAL DEVICES COATED WITH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINES - An antimicrobial composition for coating a medical device. The antimicrobial composition includes a polymeric film forming material and an antimicrobial agent comprising a material selected from the group of extract of | 03-31-2011 |
20110098724 | Antimicrobial Coatings with Preferred Microstructure for Medical Devices - A medical device having an antimicrobial coating. The device has a first coating layer having an antimicrobial agent over at least part of the outer surfaces of the device. The first coating has an outer surface. There is a second discontinuous polymeric coating containing an antimicrobial agent, which is on top of and covering part of the outer surface of the first coating. The second discontinuous coating has a microstructure. | 04-28-2011 |
20110287075 | ELECTRICITY-GENERATING PARTICULATES AND THE USE THEREOF - The invention features a galvanic particulate including a first conductive material and a second conductive material, wherein both the first conductive material and the second conductive material are exposed on the surface of the particulate, wherein the particle size of the particulate is from about 10 nanometers to about 100 micrometers, wherein the second conductive material comprises from about 0.01 percent to about 10 percent, by weight, of the total weight of the particulate, and wherein the difference of the standard potentials of the first conductive material and the second conductive material is at least about 0.2 V. | 11-24-2011 |
20120164224 | Hemostatic Preparation Containing an Extract of Golden Moss - The present invention relates generally to agents and devices for promoting hemostasis and, more particularly, to an extract of a plant-based “Traditional Chinese Medicinal” product and devices incorporating such agents for the delivery thereof to bleeding wounds. | 06-28-2012 |
20120312860 | TISSUE STAPLER HAVING A THICKNESS COMPENSATOR INCORPORATING AN ANTI-MICROBIAL AGENT - A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical stapler. The assembly has a cartridge body having a support portion with a plurality of staple cavities with openings. There is also a plurality of staples, wherein at least a portion of each the staple is removably stored within a the staple cavity. Each the staple is movable between an unfired position and a fired position, and is deformable between an unfired configuration and a fired configuration. The assembly also includes a compressible tissue thickness compensator configured to be captured within the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator at least partially covers the staple cavity openings. The compressed tissue thickness compensator is configured to assume different compressed heights within different the staples. The compressible tissue thickness compensator comprising a lyophilized foam having an anti-microbial agent embedded therein. | 12-13-2012 |
20130084319 | BROAD-SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS BASED ON COMBINATIONS OF TAUROLIDINE AND PROTAMINE AND MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING SUCH COMPOSITIONS - Novel antimicrobial compositions and coatings are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions consist of mixtures of taurolidine and protamine, including protamine salts. The antimicrobial compositions are particularly useful in coatings for implantable medical devices. The antimicrobial compositions are effective against a broad spectrum of microbes. | 04-04-2013 |
20130131621 | DRESSING DEVICE - The invention relates to a transparent, absorbent device for the dressing of wounds and insertion sites of percutaneous and drug delivery devices. The device provides 360 degree or complete circumferential protection of a wound or insertion site of a percutaneous or drug delivery device and comprises a hydrogel center and at least one absorbent material. The hydrogel center can optionally comprise a bioactive agent(s). | 05-23-2013 |
20130196052 | ANTIMICROBIAL/ANTIBACTERIAL MEDICAL DEVICES COATED WITH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINES - An antimicrobial composition for coating a medical device. The antimicrobial composition includes a polymeric film forming material and an antimicrobial agent comprising a material selected from the group of extract of | 08-01-2013 |
20130251774 | BROAD-SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS BASED ON COMBINATIONS OF TAUROLIDINE AND PROTAMINE AND MEDICAL DEVICES CONTAINING SUCH COMPOSITIONS - Novel antimicrobial compositions and coatings are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions consist of mixtures of taurolidine and protamine, including protamine salts. The antimicrobial compositions are particularly useful in coatings for implantable medical devices. The antimicrobial compositions are effective against a broad spectrum of microbes. | 09-26-2013 |
20130295150 | ELECTRICITY-GENERATING PARTICULATES AND THE USE THEREOF - The invention features a galvanic particulate including a first conductive material and a second conductive material, wherein both the first conductive material and the second conductive material are exposed on the surface of the particulate, wherein the particle size of the particulate is from about 10 nanometers to about 100 micrometers, wherein the second conductive material comprises from about 0.01 percent to about 10 percent, by weight, of the total weight of the particulate, and wherein the difference of the standard potentials of the first conductive material and the second conductive material is at least about 0.2 V. | 11-07-2013 |
20140017348 | Hemostatic Preparation Containing an Extract of Golden Moss - The present invention relates generally to agents and devices for promoting hemostasis and, more particularly, to an extract of a plant-based “Traditional Chinese Medicinal” product and devices incorporating such agents for the delivery thereof to bleeding wounds. | 01-16-2014 |