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System and methods for treating ear disorders

US9687387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for insertion in an ear is provided in one example and includes a drug delivery device for insertion into an external auditory canal, wherein the drug delivery device contains one or more pharmaceutically active agents that can be released from the drug delivery device into the external auditory canal. In more particular instances, the drug delivery device can conform to the profile of the external auditory canal.

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