TREATMENT MEDIUM DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF SUCH TREATMENT MEDIUMS TO THE EYE USING SUCH A DELIVERY DEVICE
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1. A device for delivering a treatment medium to an eye, the device comprising:
- a first body portion configured to be removably inserted and secured in an opening of the eye; and
a second body portion supported by the first body portion, at least the second body portion comprising a treatment medium, and a coating having an opening through which the treatment medium elutes out of the device.
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Abstract
A device for delivering a treatment medium to an eye includes a first body portion configured to be removably inserted and secured in an opening of the eye, and a second body portion supported by the first body portion. At least the second body portion includes a treatment medium, and a coating having an opening through which the treatment medium elutes out of the device.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for delivering a treatment medium to an eye, the device comprising:
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a first body portion configured to be removably inserted and secured in an opening of the eye; and a second body portion supported by the first body portion, at least the second body portion comprising a treatment medium, and a coating having an opening through which the treatment medium elutes out of the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A device for delivering a treatment medium to an eye, the device comprising:
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a first body portion configured to be removably inserted in a punctum and secured in a canaliculus of the eye; and a second body portion configured to rest upon an exterior surface of the punctum, at least the second body portion comprising a treatment medium, and a coating having an opening through which the treatment medium elutes out of the device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A device for delivering a treatment medium to an eye, the device comprising:
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a first body portion configured to be removably inserted and secured in an opening in the eye; and a second body portion supported by the first body portion, at least the second body portion comprising a biodegradable polymer and a therapeutic medium. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A device for delivering a treatment medium to an eye, the device comprising:
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a first body portion configured to be removably inserted and secured in an opening of the eye; a second body portion supported by the first body portion; a treatment medium; a coating applied to at least the second body portion; and an opening in the coating applied to the second body portion through which the treatment medium elutes out of the device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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