SURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE

Abstract: an implantable medical device includes a mesh substrate. a first coating that covers at least a portion of the substrate. the first coating includes a first biodegradable or bioresorbable polymer. the first coating has a chemotherapeutic agent dispersed in the first polymer such that the first polymer releases the agent as the first polymer degrades. a second coating covers at least a portion of the first coating. the second coating includes a second biodegradable or bioresorbable polymer. the second coating has an antibiotic agent dispersed in the second polymer such that the second polymer releases the agent as the second polymer degrades. the first coating is configured to release the chemotherapeutic agent over about 10-180 days and the second coating is configured to release the antibiotic agent over about 3-10 days.

Inventor(s): Jonathan T. Goodman, Shanthi John Lawrence, Charlene X. Yuan, Daniel R. Lexcen

CPC Classification: A61F2/12 (Mammary prostheses and implants)

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