Bio-Compatible Catheter

摘要

A bio-compatible lumen bearing device such as a catheter formed of a polymeric material having a titanium surface bonded to the underlying exposed catheter surface. The titanium surface is employed in patients to improve bio-compatibility and enhance lubricity during insertion and removal.

主权项

1. A lumen bearing component comprising:
a lumen defined by an interior surface of a surrounding wall having an exterior surface and additionally having end wall surfaces communicating between said interior surface and said exterior surface, said lumen formed of polymeric material which is operatively flexible for intravenous insertion and navigation; and a titaniumized surface formed upon substantially all of said exterior surface of said surrounding wall; said titaniumized surface imparting increased lubricity and bio-compatibility to said polymeric material during a contact thereof with a body of a patient in which said catheter is positioned; and said titaniumized surface being comprised exclusively of titanium.