A METHOD OF PROVIDING A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH A HYDROPHILIC, LOW-FRICTION COATING AND INSTRUMENT HAVING SUCH A COATING

摘要

A method of providing a medical instrument (10) with a hydrophilic, low- friction coating comprising the steps of forming an inner layer (3) from an aqueous polymer emulsion and an outer layer (4) from a water-soluble hydrophilic polymer, and cur- ing the two layers simultaneously following application of the outer layer b y heating to a temperature of above 100 .degree.C.