Patent · US Active

Extended release biodegradable ocular implants

US8974812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Allergan, Inc. · US

Inventors

Thierry Nivaggioli · San Francisco, US
Jane-Guo Shiah · Irvine, US
Qing Lin · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2014
Grant date	Mar 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 26, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K9/204
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Biodegradable implants sized and suitable for implantation in an ocular region or site and methods for treating ocular conditions. The implants provide an extended release of an active agent at a therapeutically effective amount for a period of time between 50 days and one year, or longer.

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