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Subcutaneous implantable medical devices with anti-microbial agents for chronic release

  • US 20040186528A1
  • Filed: 03/20/2003
  • Published: 09/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of providing anti-microbial protection in a subcutaneous pocket in which an implantable medical device (IMD) having a predetermined IMD shape is implanted comprising:

  • providing an anti-microbial component that conforms to the IMD shape and is selectively attachable to and detachable from the IMD;

    attaching the anti-microbial component to the IMD; and

    implanting the IMD and the anti-microbial component within the subcutaneous pocket.

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