Abstract: A process for the bioactive coating of the surface of substrates, which entails graft polymerizing at least one vinyl monomer of the formula (I): R—(A)a  (I) in which R is an olefinically unsaturated organic radical, having the valence a, A is a carboxyl group —COOH, sulfuric acid group —OSO2OH, sulfonic acid group —SO3H, phosphonic acid group —OPO(OH)2, phosphoric acid group —PO(OH)2, phosphorous acid group —OP(OH)2, phenolic hydroxyl group or a salt of one of these groups, and a is an integer of from 1 up to and including 6, under radiative induction or thermally on a substrate surface which his been treated beforehand with a macroinitiator having groups which form free radicals in side chains of the polymer framework; with the proviso that a vinyl monomer I in which A is the carboxyl group —COOH or a salt of the carboxyl group contains at least one further radical A having a different one of the definitions specified for A or is used together w

Abstract: Antimicrobial activity is imparted to the surface(s) of an apparatus or article by polymerizing tert-butylaminoethyl methacrylate in the presence of the apparatus or article by which adhesion of the polymer to the surface(s) is achieved. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the antimicrobial monomer is graft polymerized on the surface(s).

Abstract: Antimicrobial activity is imparted to the surface(s) of an apparatus or article by polymerizing tert-butylaminoethyl methacrylate in the presence of the apparatus or article by which adhesion of the polymer to the surface(s) is achieved. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the antimicrobial monomer is graft polymerized on the surface(s).

Abstract: Antimicrobial activity is imparted to the surface(s) of an apparatus or article by a method, comprising: copolymerizing tertbutylaminoethyl methacrylate with at least one other aliphatically unsaturated monomer in the presence of said apparatus or article by which adhesion of the copolymer to said surface(s) is achieved. In an embodiment of the invention, adhesion of the polymer coating on the apparatus or article occurs by graft copolymerization.

Abstract: A process for preparing molding materials having anticoagulant properties is described. Hydrophobic monomers are subjected to free-radical copolymerization with hydrophilic monomers having biospecifically active functions to produce the molding material. The molding material may then be shaped into articles which also have anticoagulant properties. These articles are extremely useful in, for example, medical applications in contact with a patient's biological fluid.

Abstract: Antimicrobial activity is imparted to the surface(s) of an apparatus or article by polymerizing tert-butylaminoethyl methacrylate in the presence of the apparatus or article by which adhesion of the polymer to the surface(s) is achieved. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the antimicrobial monomer is graft polymerized on the surface(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making the surface of polymeric substrates hydrophilic, which includes coating the surface of a polymeric substrate with a solution of a macroinitiator, wherein the macroinitiator includes a polymer framework and side chains attached to the polymer framework, and wherein at least one of the side chains includes at least one free-radical-forming group. Optionally, a hydrophilic vinyl monomer or monomers may then be free-radical polymerized or graft polymerized onto the macroinitiator-coated substrate. A crosslinking vinyl monomer may optionally be used together with the macroinitiator or the hydrophilic vinyl monomer. The invention also relates to polymeric substrates having hydrophilic surfaces obtained by the process, and articles that include the hydrophilic polymeric substrates.

Abstract: A method for making antimicrobial, blood-compatible surfaces is provided, articles having surfaces made by this method, and the use of these articles in fields where controlling the spread of microbes and blood-compatibility are important. Such fields include the medical field, where it is critical to eliminate infection causing microbes and reduce the number of dangerous blood clots in patients.

Abstract: A process for producing a flexible plastic molding with one or more catheters or tubes embedded equidistantly therein which comprises firmly clamping the catheters or tubes in a liquid or semi-gelled paste comprising a precursor of the plastic material of the molding, in a gelling or hardening mold, and then carrying out complete gelling or hardening, and a product made by the process.

Abstract: Articles that have an antimicrobial coating containing cyanoethylated hydroxyal-kylcellulose are provided, and their use in fields where preventing microbial contamination is important, such as in the medical field, where it is critical to minimize the spread of microbes that cause infection.

Abstract: A plastic catheter system for irradiation therapy by the afterloading method, made from:a flexible plastic matrix having one or more catheters or sheaths embedded therein, and having a synthetic fabric contained within the plastic matrix or on a side of the plastic matrix, wherein:a) when the plastic matrix has all flat surfaces, the synthetic fabric is located on a side opposite the location of the one or more catheters and covers the entire side in area,b) when the plastic matrix is cylindrical in shape, the synthetic fabric is located in a lower portion of the cylindrical plastic matrix and coaxially arranged, andc) when the plastic matrix is of a shape other than a) and b), the synthetic fabric is located on a side facing away from a side from which irradiation occurs.

Abstract: Antimicrobial activity is imparted to the surface(s) of an apparatus or article by a method, comprising:copolymerizing tertbutylaminoethyl methacrylate with at least one other aliphatically unsaturated monomer in the presence of said apparatus or article by which adhesion of the copolymer to said surface(s) is achieved. In an embodiment of the invention, adhesion of the polymer coating on the apparatus or article occurs by graft copolymerization.

Abstract: A hydrophilic coating on a polymeric substrate is prepared by subjecting at least one hydrophilic vinyl monomer to radiation-induced graft polymerization on an activated substrate surface.

Abstract: A plastic catheter system for irradiation therapy by the afterloading method, made from:a flexible plastic matrix having one or more catheters or sheaths embedded therein, and having a synthetic fabric contained within the plastic matrix or on a side of the plastic matrix, wherein:a) when the plastic matrix has all flat surfaces, the synthetic fabric is located on a side opposite the location of the one or more catheters and covers the entire side in area,b) when the plastic matrix is cylindrical in shape, the synthetic fabric is located in a lower portion of the cylindrical plastic matrix and coaxially arranged, andc) when the plastic matrix is of a shape other than a) and b), the synthetic fabric is located on a side facing away from a side from which irradiation occurs.