Implantable infection barrier seal and method
US4645504A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 1985 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2005 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R25/606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable infection barrier seal for preventing the entry of pathogens into an anatomical body, the body defining an exterior where pathogens reside and an interior where pathogens are not endemic. The body interior includes organic tissues which are not inherently exposed to the exterior. A portion of the tissue is exposed to the exterior. The seal includes an implantable infection barrier member that comprises of an inert, biologically compatible material which is bonded to the exposed tissue portion so as to shield the body interior from the pathogens residing in the exterior.
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