Biodegradable drug delivery system for the prevention and treatm

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1992-09-28

1994-01-25

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424422, 424423, 424425, 623 16, A61K 3532

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052814190

ABSTRACT:
An antibiotic impregnated fracture fixation device and antibiotic impregnated drug delivery polymer are provided. In a preferred embodiment, a homogenous mixture of thermally melted poly(lactic) acid and at least one antibiotic and/or antibacterial agent are employed.

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