Article: Antimicrobial coating.(Manufacturing Focus: Surface treatment and coatings: A look at techniques and equipment used to alter surface properties.)

Prevention of microbial growth on medical devices is addressed by AST Products. The company's RepelaCOAT antimicrobial coating is claimed to stop growth of E.Coli, Staphylococcus and Candida on urinary and central venous catheters for up to 30 days. The product contains no organic solvents, incorporates lubricious polymers and reportedly retains its physical ...

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