Antimicrobial impregnated catheters and other medical implants

摘要: A non-metallic antimicrobial impregnated medical implant, such as a catheter, and method for impregnating implant with an agent is provided. The making the comprises steps of forming composition effective concentration to inhibit growth organisms, staphylococci, other gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacilli Candida applying at least portion under conditions where permeates material implant. formed by dissolving in organic solvent, adding penetrating composition, alkalinizing composition. preferably heated temperature between about 30° C. 70° prior enhance adherence material. After removed from solution, allowed dry then rinsed liquid milked remove excess granular deposits ensure uniform color