Device and method for treating the anal sphincter
US8734826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P21/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A rectally insertable device for localized drug delivery to the anal sphincter of a subject, a method of using the device and the use of the device is disclosed. The device comprises a shell for containing an active pharmaceutical ingredient, the shell being substantially impermeable to the active pharmaceutical ingredient wherein a lower portion of the shell is configured to release the active pharmaceutical ingredient from the shell and wherein when the device is inserted into the rectum of the subject, the lower portion of the shell is proximal to the anal sphincter, such that the active pharmaceutical ingredient is released proximal to the anal sphincter.
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