Implantable devices and methods for control of bacterial infections

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11666749
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17076313

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An implantable antibacterial barrier device for an elongated medical device, the elongated medical device configured to extend from a first site, through a second site, to a third site. The implantable antibacterial barrier device includes a housing configured to be disposed at the first site, a working electrode configured to be disposed at the second site, and a reference electrode configured to be disposed at the first site. The housing includes barrier circuitry. The working electrode electrically is coupled to the barrier circuitry. The reference electrode is electrically coupled to the barrier circuitry. The barrier circuitry is configured to selectively maintain the working electrode at a negative electrical potential relative to the reference electrode to form an antibacterial barrier.

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CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC4100 HAMLINE AVENUE NORTH SAINT PAUL MN 55112

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Frankson, Danielle Dayton, US 19 33
Maile, Keith R New Brighton, US 297 8123
Stahmann, Jeffrey E Ramsey, US 483 23329
Stolen, Craig M New Brighton, US 10 32
Ternes, David J Roseville, US 135 2626

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