A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING HYDROXYLATED PLASMA-POLYMERIZED FILMS AND THE USE OF THE FILMS FOR ENHANCING THE COMPATIBILITY OF BIOMEDICAL IMPLANTS

摘要

The present invention is directed to a process for synthesizing hydroxylated plasma-polymerized films, as well as the hydroxylated plasma-polymerized films produced by the process of the invention. In addition, the present invention is directed to the use of hydroxylated plasma-polymerized films produced by the process of the invention for enhancing the compatibility and/or implantability of biomedical implants and/or devices.