Plasma surface modification as a new approach to protect urinary catheter against Escherichia coli biofilm formation

摘要

Background and Objectives:Biomaterials are widely used in medical devices such as urinary catheters. One of the main problems associated with long term using of the urinary catheters is biofilm formation on their surfaces. Many techniques have been presented to reduce the biofilm formation. One of the most revolutionary techniques allowing such surface fictionalization is plasma surface modification.