CA2624287C - Catheters with lubricious linings and methods for making and using them - Google Patents

Catheters with lubricious linings and methods for making and using them Download PDF

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CA2624287C
CA2624287C CA2624287A CA2624287A CA2624287C CA 2624287 C CA2624287 C CA 2624287C CA 2624287 A CA2624287 A CA 2624287A CA 2624287 A CA2624287 A CA 2624287A CA 2624287 C CA2624287 C CA 2624287C
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Christian S. Eversull
Nicholas J. Mourlas
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