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Drug delivery devices and methods

US8529492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Trascend Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Luke W. Clauson · Reno, US
Thomas A. Silvestrini · Alamo, US
Tsontcho Ianchulev · Harrison, US
Steven John · Menlo Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 20, 2010
Grant date	Sep 10, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 10, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02A50/30
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This disclosure relates generally to methods and devices for use in treating eye conditions with implantable drug delivery devices. One method includes introducing an implant into the suprachoroidal space, wherein the interior volume of the implant is plugged with a drug-release material comprising at least one active agent that elutes through at least one opening in the implant, wherein the drug-release material degrades from the interior volume of the implant over a period time.

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