Patent ID: 9023114
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: A61B,A61K,A61L,A61N,A61P

Abstract:
1. A resorbable pouch comprising (a) a biodegradable and resorbable polymer formed to at least partially enclose or encase a cardiac rhythm management device, wherein said pouch is configured to permit ingrowth of tissue into said pouch to resist post implantation migration of said cardiac rhythm management device; and (b) one or more drugs, said pouch having a porosity sufficient to electrically ground the device to tissue surrounding said resorbable pouch, wherein said pouch removably encloses or encases said cardiac rhythm management device, and wherein said one or more drugs is selected from the group consisting of an antimicrobial agents, anesthetics, anti-inflammatory agents, and leukotriene inhibitors; wherein the resorbable pouch is a thermoformed clamshell type pouch having a first half and a second half connected by a hinge.