Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties
First Claim
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1. A insertable device, comprising:
- a body structure having an outer surface and an inner surface defining one or more fluid-flow passageways;
one or more anti-microbial regions of the body structure including at least one anti-microbial agent reservoir, the reservoir configured to release one or more anti-microbial agents to the one or more anti-microbial regions of the body structure.
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Abstract
Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant.
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45 Claims
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1. A insertable device, comprising:
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a body structure having an outer surface and an inner surface defining one or more fluid-flow passageways; one or more anti-microbial regions of the body structure including at least one anti-microbial agent reservoir, the reservoir configured to release one or more anti-microbial agents to the one or more anti-microbial regions of the body structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 33, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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