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Method and device for administering analgesics

Patent 6214370 Issued on April 10, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 9, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 291571 filed on 04/09/1999

US Classes:

424/425, Diffusion barrier is matrix424/423, Surgical implant or material424/424, Membrane or diffusion barrier424/426, Errodable, resorbable, or dissolving514/772.3, Solid synthetic organic polymer604/890.1CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM

Examiners

Primary: Azpuru, Carlos

Foreign Patent References

  • WO94/01166 WO. 01/13/1994

International Classes

A61F 002/02
A61K 047/30
A61K 009/22

Abstract

A device and method is disclosed for continuously administering an analgesic to the neuraxis of an organism. The device comprises a polymeric matrix body loaded with the analgesic. The body is implanted in the neuraxis where the analgesic diffuses into the neuraxis.

Other References

  • "Biodegradable Polymers for Controlled Delivery of Chemotherapy with and without Radiation Therapy in the Monkey Brain", Brem, et al., J. Neurosurg., 80:283-290, vol. 80, Feb. 1994
  • "Interstitial Taxol Delivered from a Biodegradable Polymer Implant Against Experimental Malignant Glioma," Walter, et al., Dept. of Neurological Surgery, John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Feb. 18, 199
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