Medical device having a surface comprising nanoparticles

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PATENT NO 9889237
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13875355

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A medical device has a surface intended for contact with living tissue, wherein the surface comprises nanoparticles comprising a non-toxic post-transition metal such as gallium and/or bismuth, said nanoparticles having an average particle size of 500 nm or less. The nanoparticles may provide an antimicrobial effect, and thus the risk for infection may be reduced.

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DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC570 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE YORK PA 174013880

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Ahlberg, Elisabet Västra Frölunda, SE 2 37
Arvidsson, Anna Göteborg, SE 4 24
Löberg, Johanna Göteborg, SE 2 37
Mattisson, Ingela Torslanda, SE 2 37

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