Electrochemical implant for delivering beneficial agents

摘要: An apparatus for providing beneficial agents to the body is disclosed in one aspect of invention as including an implant and a device integrated with generate agent, such iodine, chlorine, or other halogens. The includes electrodes conduct electrical current substantially solid layer between electrodes. passes electrochemically agent. may include variety devices produce example electrochemical cell, capacitor, galvanic like. Similarly, because state construction device, may, certain embodiments, be incorporated into load-bearing implant. This useful use types implants, orthopedic implants.