Determination of the coefficient of kinetic friction of urinary catheter materials.

Khoury, A E; Olson, M E; Villari, F; Costerton, J W · J Urol · 1991

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Abstract

The coefficient of kinetic friction plays an important role in the biocompatibility of urinary catheters. A method for determination of the in vivo coefficient of kinetic friction is described that allows the comparison of the catheter-urethral interaction of the various materials used in the production of urinary catheters and the different types of lubricants.

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