A novel polymeric coating for enhanced ultrasound visibility of medical devices.
Med Device Technol
; 17(2): 8-10, 12, 2006 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-16610711
ABSTRACT
A dynamic novel coating, consisting of a hydrophilic polymeric matrix and a bubbling agent, has been developed for precise entry and positioning of needles, and accurate collection of biopsy samples. These coated biopsy needles have been successfully used in in vitro trials. The results are discussed here. Potential application areas include vascular, cardiovascular and orthopaedics.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Polímeros
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Ultrassonografia
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Materiais Revestidos Biocompatíveis
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Med Device Technol
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article