The present invention features a device having a barrier membrane contacting surface, the device containing: a power source a first conductive electrode (140) a second conductive electrode (240) and a carrier (120) wherein the power source is in electric communication with the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode, wherein the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode are in ionic communication with the carrier, and wherein the carrier is in communication with the barrier membrane contacting surface.