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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 18, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2000
Mark S. Bouchier, Lakeville, MN (US);
Robert Lund, St. Michael, MN (US);
James Gohman, Plymouth, MN (US);
Randall P. Rowland, Eden Praire, MN (US);
AMS Research Corporation, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Abstract
A semi-automated coating system for providing medical devices with antimicrobial coatings is disclosed. The semi-automated coating system extends the coating solution's usable life span by minimizing exposure to light, air and temperature extremes. Moreover, the disclosed semi-automated coating system minimizes operator and environmental exposure to the coating solutions. Methods for coating medical devices using the semi-automated coating system are also provided. The methods disclose techniques for preparing coating solutions, setting up the coating system and operating the device. Moreover, the systems and methods described herein minimize operator intervention with the coating processes and provide superior product consistency.