Patent ID: 8257727
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: A61L,C08L

Abstract:
1. A medical device comprising a biocompatible medical coating adhered thereto, wherein said biocompatible medical coating consists of one or more layers each comprising at least one water soluble salt of: (i) alginic acid, (ii) hyaluronic acid or (iii) chitosan; wherein (a) said coating is fully dissolved in interstitial fluid in less than 1.0 hour; (b) said water soluble salt has an endotoxin content of <100 endotoxin units/gram; (c) said medical device comprises plastic and metal tubing; plastic and metal catheters; plastic and metal cannulas, needles and needle assemblies; and surgical instruments; and (d) said water soluble salt consists of at least one non-crosslinked, water soluble salt of alginic acid, hyaluronic acid or chitosan.