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Fluid management flow implants of improved occlusion resistance

  • US 20060074388A1
  • Filed: 09/30/2004
  • Published: 04/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of minimizing formation of bacterial biofilm or tissue proliferation in implantable fluid management systems comprising:

  • f) providing an implant comprising an antimicrobial or drug-eluting catheter having a proximal and distal end;

    g) providing a flow distribution enhancing tip at the distal end of the catheter;

    h) inserting the distal end of the catheter into an area to be drained;

    i) placing the proximal end of the catheter in a selected area inside or outside of the human body; and

    j) draining fluid from the area to be drained to the selected area through the catheter.

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