BACTERIA RESISTANT COATING FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

摘要

A surgical instrument for use in a surgical site includes a first surface that is positionable within or near the surgical site and has an anti-bacterial coating disposed on the surface. The anti-microbial coating includes anti microbial particles disposed in a polymer matrix wherein the anti-microbial particles are in sufficient concentration and are positioned to provide an anti microbial effect at the surgical site. Bacterial growth is also inhibited on the coated surface of the instrument.