Anti-microbial catheter

摘要

ANTI-MICROBIAL CATHETER A catheter (390) is provided. The catheter (390) comprising a tubular catheter body (392) having an exterior surface and an interior surface which defines a lumen (396). The catheter body (392) including a portion configured to permit fluid to pass from said lumen (396) to external. The catheter (390) thereby defining an infusion section of said catheter (390). The catheter (390) includes a quantity of silver nanoparticles disposed on said exterior surface and further includes a quantity of silver nanoparticles disposed on said interior surface, thereby providing the catheter (390) with a non-clear coloration.