Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Patent
1999-07-16
2000-08-29
Page, Thurman K.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
424422, 424423, 424426, 424427, A61F 1300, A61F 200, A61K 3107
Patent
active
06110485&
ABSTRACT:
An implantable device is provided which incorporates a retinoid for improving the biocompatability of the device in tissue. The device may be bioerodible for the purpose of systemically or locally releasing a therapeutic agent in tissue or it may be a permanent implant which includes a surface treated with a retinoid for increasing the biocompatibility thereof.
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Hughes Patrick M.
Kent John S.
Olejnik Orest
Allergan Sales Inc.
Hackler Walter A.
Page Thurman K.
Seidleck Brian K.
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