Patent ID: 9028858
Filing Date: 2015-05-12
Classification: A61K,A61L,A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter assembly comprising (i) at least one catheter element with a hydrophilic coating covering at least a part of said element, (ii) at least one liquid for swelling said hydrophilic coating, (iii) an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide in at least a portion of said liquid for swelling, said aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide having a pH value of from 3.0 to 5.0 and including a stabilizer that is a chelator, and (iv) a packing structure having a first compartment that holds said catheter element and a second compartment that releasably holds at least said aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide, said aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide being releasably contained in said second compartment so as to be separate from said first compartment, and said first compartment holds at least another portion of said liquid for swelling.