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Methods and apparatus for inhibiting infection of subcutaneously implanted devices

  • US 6,299,609 B1
  • Filed: 06/15/1999
  • Issued: 10/09/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for inhibiting infection of an implanted device, said method comprising percutaneously injecting or withdrawing a fluid through a single percutaneous access tract to the device;

  • and;

    injecting a washing solution through the same percutaneous access tract to the device in an amount sufficient to flush a region within or surrounding the device such that the washing solution flows outwardly back through the access tract.

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