Abstract: The invention relates to the field of medical devices. More in particular, the invention relates to a method for coating by depositing inorganic ions and a bioactive agent to provide sterile medical devices, wherein said coating improves the biocompatibility and/or bioactivity of a medical device, such as an orthopedic or dental prosthesis. Furthermore, the invention relates to a medical device coated with a method according to the invention and to a reactor for use in a method according to the invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 30, 2003
Date of Patent:
February 7, 2006
Assignee:
IsoTis S.A.
Inventors:
Pierre Jean F. Layrolle, Martin Stigter, Klaas De Groot, Yuelian Liu
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of medical devices. More in particular, the invention relates to a method for coating by depositing inorganic ions and a bioactive agent to provide sterile medical devices, wherein said coating improves the biocompatibility and/or bioactivity of a medical device, such as an orthopedic or dental prosthesis. Furthermore, the invention relates to a medical device coated with a method according to the invention and to a reactor for use in a method according to the invention.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 30, 2003
Publication date:
August 4, 2005
Applicant:
IsoTis S.A.
Inventors:
Pierre Layrolle, Martin Stigter, Klaas de Groot, Yuelian Liu