| abstract |
A medical device comprising a medical device component, the medical device component having an outer surface and an inner surface, a universal coating applied to at least the outer surface or the inner surface of the medical device component, wherein the coating is made from a material selected from the group consisting of diamond, diamond-like, borosilicate glass, carbides and nitrides. The medical device can further be a smart medical device by incorporating a sensor capable of measuring chemical and/or electrical conditions. |