COMPOSITE LACRIMAL INSERT AND RELATED METHODS
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1. A lacrimal implant comprising:
- an implant body, including first and second portions, sized and shaped for at least partial insertion into a lacrimal canaliculus,the first portion including a first biocompatible polymer configured to swell less than 100 wt % when in contact with an aqueous medium,the second portion including a second biocompatible polymer configured to swell greater than 100 wt % when in contact with an aqueous medium;
wherein the first and second biocompatible polymers adhere at a junction between the first portion and the second portion.
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Abstract
Lacrimal implants, methods of making lacrimal implants, and methods of treating ocular, respiration or other diseases or disorders using lacrimal implants are disclosed.
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24 Claims
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1. A lacrimal implant comprising:
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an implant body, including first and second portions, sized and shaped for at least partial insertion into a lacrimal canaliculus, the first portion including a first biocompatible polymer configured to swell less than 100 wt % when in contact with an aqueous medium, the second portion including a second biocompatible polymer configured to swell greater than 100 wt % when in contact with an aqueous medium; wherein the first and second biocompatible polymers adhere at a junction between the first portion and the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method comprising:
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forming an implant body, including first and second portions, sized for at least partial insertion into a lacrimal canaliculus, including forming the first portion from a first biocompatible polymer configured to swell less than 100 wt % when in contact with an aqueous medium, and forming the second portion from a second biocompatible polymer configured to swell greater than 100 wt % when in contact with an aqueous medium; and coupling the first and second biocompatible polymers at a junction between the first portion and the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of treating a subject having an eye disorder, the method comprising:
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inserting a lacrimal implant into at least one lacrimal canaliculus, the lacrimal implant comprising, an implant body, including first and second portions, sized and shaped for at least partial insertion into a lacrimal canaliculus, the first portion including a first biocompatible polymer configured to swell less than 100 wt % when in contact with an aqueous medium, the second portion including a second biocompatible polymer configured to swell greater than 100 wt % when in contact with an aqueous medium; wherein the first and second biocompatible polymers adhere at a junction between the first portion and the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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