Novel technology for the surface modification of biomedical polymers
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Novel technology for the surface modification of biomedical polymers
Med Device Technol.
2009 Jan-Feb.
Abstract
A permanent, molecular level layer, water based surface modification technology has been developed that can be applied to the external and internal polymer surfaces of high value catheters. Its characteristics, advantages and applications are discussed here.
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