Sustained delivery of an active agent using an implantable system
US8535701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is directed to a device for delivering an active agent formulation for a predetermined administration period. An impermeable reservoir is divided into a water-swellable agent chamber and an active agent formulation chamber. Fluid from the environment is imbibed through a semipermeable plug into the water-swellable agent chamber and the active agent formulation is released through a back-diffusion regulating outlet. Delivery periods of up to 2 years are achieved.
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