An implantable medical device with anti-infection agent. The implantable
medical device may be configured for placement in the head of a patient
and for monitoring or treatment of the brain. The implantable medical
device may have a housing or it may have a housing and a member for
providing a smooth interface between the device and the adjacent tissue.
The anti-infection agent may be provided on or impregnated in the housing
or the member. In some embodiments, the device includes a single module
while in other embodiments a plurality of modules are coupled to provide
a smaller profile. In some embodiments the implantable medical device may
include both anti-infection and lubricious materials.