#$%^&*AU2012227264A120130418.pdf#####PLASMA-TREATED DIALYSIS CATHETER CUFF Abstract A catheter (10) is disclosed. The catheter (10) includes an elongated tubular body (14) defining a longitudinal axis and extending to a distal end thereof, the tubular body (14) having at least one lumen (30) and a cuff (72) disposed around the tubular body (14) configured to contact tissue, the cuff (72) formed from a plasma-treated material having enhanced tissue ingrowth properties.1/5 Coj CC,.