Device and method for accurate delivery of an active agent
US7648496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/14264
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Implantable delivery devices (1) for accurately controlling release of an agent therefrom and for preventing release of the agent during storage, prior to use. The devices include a reservoir (3) for storing the agent, a driving means for driving the agent from the reservoir (3) and a valving and control mechanism (10) which is positively actuatable between a closed configuration and an open configuration.
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