US Patent

US7696182 — Antimicrobial locking solutions comprising taurinamide derivatives and biologically acceptable salts and acids, with the addition of small concentrations of heparin

Method of Use · Assigned to ND Partners LLC · Expires 2026-05-16 · 0y expired

Vulnerability score 73/100 Vulnerable — likely target for IPR or design-around

What this patent protects

This patent protects a composition used to prevent infection and patency complications in blood catheters, containing taurinamide derivatives, biologically acceptable acids or salts, and a low concentration of heparin.

USPTO Abstract

The present invention relates to inhibiting or preventing infection and protecting against patency complications after a blood catheter has been inserted in a patient comprising administering to the device a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising: (A) at least one taurinamide derivative, (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of biologically acceptable acids and biologically acceptable salts thereof; and (C) heparin at a low concentration.

Drugs covered by this patent

FDA Patent Use Codes

When a patent is method-of-use, FDA lists it once per applicable indication ("U-code"). Each U-code carves out a specific therapeutic use that generic filers must either license or design around.

CodeDescriptionDrug
U-3774 Heparin Sodium In Plastic Container
U-3774 Heparin Sodium In Plastic Container

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US7696182
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Method of Use
Expires
2026-05-16
Drug substance claim
Yes
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
ND Partners LLC
Source
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