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AnB block copolymers, wherein n is at least two, that include A blocks with poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and B blocks with urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, ester groups, or combinations thereof, as well as medical devices and methods.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A medical device comprising a surface comprising a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A block comprises poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, ami

The invention claimed is: 1. A medical device comprising a surface comprising a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A block comprises poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ester groups, ether groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 20 carbon atoms or more. 2. The medical device of claim 1 wherein the block copolymer is biocompatible. 3. The medical device of claim 2 wherein the biocompatible block polymer substantially maintains its physical properties and function during the time it remains implanted or in contact with body fluids or tissues. 4. A medical device comprising a surface comprising a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A block comprises poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ester groups, ether groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 100 atoms or more. 5. The medical device of claim 4 wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 500 atoms or more. 6. The medical device of claim 5 wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 1000 atoms or more. 7. A method of modifying a surface of a medical device, the method comprising: preparing a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A block comprises poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, ester groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 20 carbon atoms or more; and applying the AnB copolymer to the surface of the medical device. 8. The method of claim 7 wherein the block copolymer is biocompatible. 9. The method of claim 8 wherein the biocompatible block copolymer substantially maintains its physical properties and function during the time it remains implanted or in contact with body fluids or tissues. 10. A method of modifying a surface of a medical device, the method comprising: preparing a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A block comprises poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, ester groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 100 atoms or more; and applying the AnB copolymer to the surface of the medical device. 11. The method of claim 10 wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 500 atoms or more. 12. The method of claim 11 wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 1000 atoms or more. 13. A thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A blocks comprise poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 20 carbon atoms or more. 14. The block copolymer of claim 13 wherein the block copolymer is biocompatible. 15. The block copolymer of claim 14 wherein the biocompatible block copolymer substantially maintains its physical properties and function during the time it remains implanted or in contact with body fluids or tissues. 16. A thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A blocks comprise poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 100 atoms or more. 17. The block copolymer of claim 16 wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 500 atoms or more. 18. The block copolymer of claim 17 wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 1000 atoms or more. 19. A method of preparing a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, the method comprising reacting a substantially monofunctional poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) with a functionalized B-block precursor comprising functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) to form the thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A blocks comprise poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 20 carbon atoms or more. 20. A method of preparing a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, the method comprising reacting a substantially monofunctional poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) with a functionalized B-block precursor comprising functional groups reactive with the functional groups of the poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) to form the thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A blocks comprise poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 100 atoms or more. 21. A method of preparing a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, the method comprising reacting a substantially monofunctional poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) with functionalized B-block precursor reactants to form the thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A blocks comprise poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 20 carbon atoms or more. 22. A method of preparing a thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, the method comprising reacting a substantially monofunctional poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) with functionalized B-block precursor reactants to form the thermoplastic AnB block copolymer, wherein the A blocks comprise poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) units and the B block is a long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprising urethane groups, urea groups, imide groups, amide groups, ether groups, or combinations thereof, wherein n is at least two, and further wherein the long-chain organic polymeric connecting unit comprises 100 atoms or more.