Patent ID: 8241698
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: A61F,A61L,C03C,H01M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of preparing a PEM-coated implantable orthopedic medical device, comprising the steps of: (a) exposing a surface of an implantable orthopedic medical device to an air-plasma treatment; and (b) applying a film to the surface of the implantable orthopedic medical device, wherein said film comprises a polyelectrolyte multilayer; said polyelectrolyte multilayer comprises a linear or branched poly(acrylic acid), poly(allylamine hydrochloride), poly(ethylene imine), poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride), sulfonated polystyrene, or poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propane-sulfonic acid); and said surface is glass, metal, plastic, polymer, or fiberglass.