Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2004-04-29
2010-11-16
Wax, Robert A (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
C514S843000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07833545
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an drug delivery device and a method for delivering multiple drugs over a prolonged period of time. The drug delivery device has two or more unitary segments comprising a drug-permeable polymeric substance, wherein at least one of the segments further comprises a pharmaceutically active agent. The invention also relates to a method for the treatment of a benign ovarian secretory disorder in a female mammal, a method of contraception, and a method of relieving the symptoms associated with menopausal, perimenopausal and post-menopausal periods in a woman.
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Crowley, Jr. William F.
Langer Robert S.
Ron Eyal S.
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
Palenik Jeffrey T
The General Hospital Corporation
Wax Robert A
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