Synthesis and blood compatibilities of novel segmented polyurethanes grafted phospholipid analogous vinyl monomers and polyfunctional monomers

New segmented polyurethanes (SPUs) grafted phospholipid analogous vinyl monomers and polyfunctional monomers were synthesized. The soft segments used in this study were poly(butadiene). The hard segments of these polyurethanes were 4,4'-methylenediphenyl diisocyanate and 1,4-butanediol. The blood compatibilities of the new polymers were evaluated by platelet rich plasma (PRP) contact studies and viewed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) using medical grade BioSpan and non-phospholipid polyurethane as a reference. The clotting times of the materials in contact with platelet poor plasma (PPP) were also measured. These results of two evaluations suggest that these grafted polymers may be regarded as hopeful biomaterials.