Biodegradable drug delivery system for the prevention and treatment of osteomyelitis
US5281419A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/406
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An antibiotic impregnated fracture fixation device and antibiotic impregnated drug delivery polymer are provided. In a preferred embodiment, a homogenous mixture of thermally melted poly(lactic) acid and at least one antibiotic and/or antibacterial agent are employed.
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