Drug delivery devices and methods for controlled drug release through device orifice
US10137287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1089
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A drug delivery device is provided. In an embodiment, the device includes a device body having an elongated drug reservoir lumen, a drug positioned in the drug reservoir lumen, and at least one end plug positioned at an end of the device body, for example inserted in an end of the drug reservoir lumen. The end plug may include an aperture therethough, and the drug delivery device may be configured to release the drug from the drug reservoir lumen through the aperture.
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