Abstract
A method of reducing biofilm formation on an implant optionally includes soaking an orthopedic or dental implant comprising a biocompatible material in an infection control composition comprising a porphyrin. An implant for implantation in an animal body optionally includes an implant body comprising a biocompatible material and defining one or more reservoirs; and an infection control composition comprising a porphyrin composition configured to be retained in the one or more reservoirs, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to elute the porphyrin composition over time.
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What is claimed is:
A method of reducing biofilm formation on an implant optionally includes soaking an orthopedic or dental implant comprising a biocompatible material in an infection control composition comprising a porphyrin. An implant for implantation in an animal body optionally includes an implant body comprising a biocompatible material and defining one or more reservoirs; and an infection control composition comprising a porphyrin composition configured to be retained in the one or more reservoirs, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to elute the porphyrin composition over time.
Timeline
Filed
02/25/2026Published
07/02/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(6)
A61L 27/54:Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances
A61L 27/04:Metals or alloys
A61L 27/06:Titanium or titanium alloys