| abstract |
A composition and method for preventing thrombus formation on a liquid contacting surface of a liquid delivery system, such as a drainage system, a catheter system or a drainage-catheter system. A liquid delivery system is coupled to the patient for supplying the patient with liquid. The method includes contacting the surface with an antithrombotic solution comprising taurolidine, taurultam or a mixture thereof, and further comprising an anticoagulant. In yet another embodiment, the liquid contacting surface of the liquid delivery system is contacted with a solution containing an anticoagulant, followed by a solution comprising taurolidine, taurultam or a mixture thereof. |