Polymeric article, such as a medical catheter, and method for making the same

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PATENT NO 5922443
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08485342

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A polymeric article and method for making a polymeric article, such as a catheter, are disclosed wherein the article is contacted with a swelling agent, such as a solvent, and a plasticizer to make the polymeric material softer and/or more pliable or flexible. The contacting may be carried our sequentially or simultaneously, using a solution containing a plasticizer and a solvent.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC GLENS FALLS CORP10 GLEN FALLS TECH PARK GLENS FALLS NY

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Larsen, Charles E P.O. Box 5149, Aguadilla, PR 00605 43 3293
Pinchuk, Leonard 9834 SW. 111 Ter., Miami, FL 33176 182 19199
Weldon, Thomas D P.O. Box 5149, Aguadilla, PR 00605 27 2157

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