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  • Title: Antimicrobial coatings: a remedy for medical device-related infections.
    Author: Lin TL, Lu FM, Conroy S, Sheu MS, Su SH, Tang L.
    Journal: Med Device Technol; 2001 Oct; 12(8):26-30. PubMed ID: 12938547.
    Abstract:
    This article discusses the mechanisms involved in the different approaches to antimicrobial coatings and reports on a new application that seems to offer an antimicrobial surface that is effective for long-term medical implants and suitable for a variety of drugs.
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