Method and apparatus for administering analgesics, and method for making same device
US5980927A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0085
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device and method is disclosed for continuously administering an analgesic to the neuraxis of an organism. The device comprises a polymeric matrix body loaded with the analgesic. The body is implanted in the neuraxis where the analgesic diffuses into the neuraxis.
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