Polymer cover for an implantable medical device, the cover comprising a bioresorbable polymer and an antimicrobial agent, and a method for its production

摘要

A polymer device (36) is configured to be implanted into a subcutaneous pocket (34) to prevent infection, the pocket formed to contain an implantable medical device housing (12). The polymer device includes a structure made of a bioresorbable polymer and further includes an antimicrobial agent configured to elute from the structure. The polymer device is configured to cover less than about 20% of the surface area of the implantable medical device housing when implanted into the subcutaneous pocket.