Resorbable pouches for implantable medical devices

US9023114B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• TYRX, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Fatima Buevich · Highland Park, US
• Frank Do · Jersey City, US
• William McJames · Montgomery, US
• William Edelman · Sharon, US
• Arikha Moses · New York, US
• Mason Diamond · Wayne, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 6, 2007
• Grant date: May 5, 2015
• Expiry date: Oct 22, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2400/18
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Biodegradable and resorbable polymer pouches are described for use with cardiac rhythm mamagent devices (CRMs) and other implantable medical devices (IMDs), i.e., a pouch, covering, or other receptacle capable of encasing, surrounding and/or holding the CRM or other IMD for the purpose of securing it in position, inhibiting or reducing bacterial growth, providing pain relief and/or inhibiting scarring or fibrosis on or around the CRM or other IMD. Optionally, the biodegradable and resorbable pouches of the invention include one or more drugs in the polymer matrix to provide prophylactic effects and alleviate side effects or complications associated with the surgery or implantation of the CRM or other IMD.