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Sterile bioerodible occular implant device with a retinoid for improved biocompatability

US6074661A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1998
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/602
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An implantable device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatability of the device in eye tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.

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