System and method for electrical control of bacteria
US10660979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for controlling microbial growth on and in medical devices and implants, especially biofilm infections, involves using pulsed electric fields (PEF). To eradicate at least a portion of a biofilm on a medical implant, for example, 1500 volts can be applied through an electrode system, with pulse duration of 50 μs and pulse delivery frequency of 2 Hz. In the clinical setting, systemic microbial therapy can be combined with PEF to achieve a synergistic effect leading to improved eradication of infections.
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