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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 1997
Filed:
May. 07, 1993
Robert Edward Burrell, Sherwood Park, CA;
Larry Roy Morris, Edmonton, CA;
Westaim Technologies Inc., Alberta, CA;
Abstract
Anti-microbial coatings and method of forming same on medical devices are provided. The coatings are formed by depositing a biocompatible metal by vapor deposition techniques to produce atomic disorder in the coating such that a sustained release of metal ions sufficient to produce an anti-microbial effect is achieved. Preferred deposition conditions to achieve atomic disorder include a lower than normal substrate temperature, and one or more of a higher than normal working gas pressure and a lower than normal angle of incidence of coating flux. Anti-microbial powders formed by mechanical working to produce atomic disorder are also provided. The invention extends to other metal coatings and powders similarly formed so as to provide enhanced solubility.