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ZONAL DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD

  • US 20110105990A1
  • Filed: 11/03/2010
  • Published: 05/05/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An ocular implant for treating an eye, comprising:

  • an elongate member having a proximal end with at least one inflow port, a distal end with at least one outflow port, and a longitudinal, internal lumen extending through the elongate member, wherein the distal end of the elongate member is in fluid communication with the suprachoroidal space such that the proximal end of the elongate member remains in fluid communication with the anterior chamber when the elongate member is implanted in the eye; and

    at least one polymeric film surrounding at least a portion of the elongate member, the film comprising a first drug delivery zone embedded with a first drug, wherein the first drug diffuses from the polymeric film over time into the eye at a first anatomical location.

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