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Drug Delivery Device and Method for Use with Prosthetic Device Implantation

  • US 20090130167A1
  • Filed: 09/26/2008
  • Published: 05/21/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implantable drug delivery device adapted to be installed at or adjacent an implantable orthopedic prosthetic device inserted onto a surgically prepared bone section of a human or other animal, comprising:

  • a body having a core formed from a non-biodegradable material formed in the shape of a sleeve and having an inner surface and an outwardly directed outer surface; and

    wherein said outer surface has a drug formulation for release thereof into the body of the animal following implantation of the prosthetic device within the body of the animal.

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