Intraocular drug delivery systems

US8969415B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8969415-B2
Application numberUS-56591706-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 1, 2006
Priority dateDec 1, 2006
Publication dateMar 3, 2015
Grant dateMar 3, 2015

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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 10 days and one year or longer.

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We claim: 1. A method for treating glaucoma, the method comprising the step of placing multiple biodegradable rod shaped implants side-by-side into the anterior sub-Tenon's region superotemporally 3 to 4 mm from the limbus in the eye, wherein each implant consists of a) 15% by weight bimatoprost; b) 75% by weight RG752S, which is a poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) polymer having a D,L-lactide:glycolide ratio of 75:25 and having an inherent viscosity of between about 0.16 to 0.24 d…

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What does patent US8969415B2 cover?
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 10 days and one year or longer.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Robinson Michael R, Blanda Wendy M, Hughes Patrick M, and 7 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K9/16. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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