Biodegradable scleral plug

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1996-06-07

1998-01-13

Azpuru, Carlos

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424426, 424427, A61F 214

Patent

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057076430

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a scleral plug made of lactic acid copolymer; a scleral plug containing a drug that is designed to gradually release the drug into a vitreous body; and a scleral plug that is used to treat or prevent diseases of the retina or to promote recovery from damage after vitreous surgery taking advantage of its sustained release action for drug delivery.

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patent: 4863457 (1989-09-01), Lee
patent: 5098443 (1992-03-01), Parel et al.
patent: 5194473 (1993-03-01), Shinoda et al.
Isbey et al., "New Scleral Plugs for Use During Vitrectomy", pp. 797-799, Am. Journal of Ophthalmology, 91, No. 6, Jun. 30, 1981.
Isbey et al, "New Sclereal Plugs for use during Vitrectomy", pp. 797-799, Am. Journal of Opthalmology. 91, No. 6, Jun. 30, 1981.

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