Polymers having non-thrombogenic properties can be prepared by copolymerizing
monomers of at least three classes selected from (a) monomers having sulphate groups,
(b) monomers having sulphonate groups, (c) monomers having sulphamate groups, (d)
monomers having polyoxyalkylene ether groups, and (e) monomers having zwitterionic
groups. The polymers can additionally be provided with anti-thrombogenic properties
by including an additional comonomer having a pendant heparin (or hirudin, warfarin
or hyaluronic acid) group. The polymers can be used as coating materials for medical
devices, such as tubing or connectors, in order to provide them with non-thrombogenic,
and optionally anti-thrombogenic, properties.