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Intravaginal drug delivery device

US5788980A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1996
Grant dateAug 4, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0036
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An intravaginal drug delivery device for prolonged release of an active ingredient comprising a biocompatible polymer matrix containing an active ingredient to be released and an effective amount of at least one fatty acid ester and a method of inducing contraception in female warm-blooded animals, including humans.

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