Antimicrobial wraps for medical implants
AssigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
InventorsJoel Rosenblatt, Issam Raad, Andrew P. Dennis
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Abstract
Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
Claims24
A transcutaneous or implantable device assembly comprising a biodegradable covering that is wrapped around at least a portion of the transcutaneous device, wherein the covering comprising a highly plasticized gelatin and at least one drug to reduce infection or capsular contraction, wherein the plasticized gelatin has a melting temperature of less than 38° C., and wherein the plasticized gelatin consists essentially of gelatin and from greater than 40% to about 60% plasticizer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.