Drug delivery platform incorporating hydrogel pumping mechanism with guided fluid flow
US8795259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/14252
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drug delivery platform is provided for delivering a controlled infusion of a drug to an individual. The drug delivery platform includes a reservoir for receiving the drug therein and a hydrogel engageable with the reservoir. The hydrogel is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration wherein the hydrogel exerts a pressure on the reservoir to urge the drug therefrom in response to a predetermined stimulus. A flow guide distributes the predetermined stimulus over the hydrogel in response to activation by an individual.
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