Preventing biofilm formation on implantable medical devices
US8315700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37512
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Biodegradable polymer-coated surgical meshes formed into pouches are described for use with cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMs) and other implantable medical devices. Such meshes are formed into a receptacle, e.g., a pouch or other covering, capable of encasing, surrounding and/or holding the cardiac rhythm management device or other implantable medical device and preventing or retarding the formation of a biofilm.
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