CPC A61M 39/0247 (2013.01) [A61M 31/002 (2013.01); A61M 39/1011 (2013.01); A61M 2039/0205 (2013.01); A61M 2039/0276 (2013.01); A61M 2039/0288 (2013.01); A61M 2205/0205 (2013.01); A61M 2205/04 (2013.01); A61M 2209/045 (2013.01); A61M 2210/02 (2013.01)] | 9 Claims |
1. A method of eradicating biofilm and planktonic bacteria in a mammal, the method comprising,
providing a therapeutic delivery device comprised of an at least a semi-rigid housing, a port and an antimicrobial releasing pouch and one or more therapeutic agents to deliver one or more therapeutic agents to a mammal, wherein the releasing pouch has an internal reservoir comprised of a membrane that is configured to contain the one or more therapeutic agents that is to be administered to the mammal;
wherein the port is in fluid communication with the pouch and configured such that the pouch can be refilled with one or more therapeutic agents via the port;
wherein the at least semi-rigid housing includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion including a first portion and a second portion coupled to the lower portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion swing open to release the pouch.
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