EP0572932A2 — Method and implant device for long term delivery of drugs
Assigned to CR Bard Inc · Expires 1993-12-08 · 32y expired
What this patent protects
The present invention is an implantable device that is capable of delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue or organ over a long period of time. The implantable device is especially suited for treating tissues and organs that are comprised of smooth muscle. The implantable devic…
USPTO Abstract
The present invention is an implantable device that is capable of delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue or organ over a long period of time. The implantable device is especially suited for treating tissues and organs that are comprised of smooth muscle. The implantable device can deliver either a single therapeutic agent or a plurality of therapeutic agents to the tissue or organ at zero order kinetics.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Gemzar (Gemcitabine Hydrochloride) · Accord Hlthcare
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