Apparatus and method for delivering a biologically active compou

Details Apparatus and method for delivering a biologically active compou Apparatus and method for delivering a biologically active compou

1995-06-07

1997-07-29

Azpuru, Carlos

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

6048921, 6048911, A61F 202, A61K 922

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056519796

ABSTRACT:
System for delivery of a biologically active substance into an environment. First and second chambers are separated by a moveable partition. The first chamber includes a polymer gel network which undergoes a volume change in response to an environmental condition such as pH. The first compartment includes a screen or membrane for confining the polymer gel network while allowing communication with fluid in an environment. The second compartment contains a biologically active compound or drug which is delivered to the environment through an orifice in the second compartment. Upon the occurrence of the triggering environmental condition, the polymer gel network undergoes a volume change which moves the moveable partition expelling the drug through the orifice. Drug delivery is initiated and continues only when the appropriate environmental condition or trigger is met.

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