Implantable Medical Devices, Methods of Use, and Apparatus for Extraction Thereof

摘要

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an implantable medical device. The implantable medical device can include a main body portion having at least one photosensitive nanoparticle associated therewith. Delivery of energy to the main body portion promotes extraction of said implantable medical device from a subject.

主权项

1. An implantable device for implantation into tissues of an animal or human comprising:
a. at least one body having an exterior surface for placement in intimate contact with a non-fluid tissue in which said device is implanted; b. at least one photoreactive agent selected from the group consisting of a nanoparticle and a photosensitizer, which photoreactive agent is associated with said exterior surface, wherein delivery of light energy to said photoreactive agent promotes release of said exterior surface from said tissues in which it is implanted.