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Preventing biofilm formation on implantable medical devices

  • US 8,315,700 B2
  • Filed: 12/28/2009
  • Issued: 11/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of retarding biofilm formation on an implantable medical device which comprises:

  • (a) enveloping or covering said device, in whole or in part, in a polymer pouch comprising a polymer-coated mesh pouch comprising one or more resorbable polymers comprising tyrosine-based polyarylates coated on the mesh and including one or more antimicrobial agents in amounts effective to retard biofilm formation; and

    (b) implanting said enveloped device in a subject.

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