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DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS

  • US 20110238075A1
  • Filed: 12/20/2010
  • Published: 09/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating an ocular disorder of an eye, comprising:

  • forming a self-sealing incision in the cornea of the eye into the anterior chamber;

    introducing through the incision an implant comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior volume in fluid communication with at least one opening, wherein the interior volume is plugged with a drug-release material comprising at least one active agent;

    passing the distal end and the proximal end of the implant through the anterior chamber;

    positioning the distal end of the implant into the suprachoroidal space; and

    eluting the at least one active agent from the drug-release material through the at least one opening to treat the eye, wherein the drug-release material degrades from the interior volume of the implant over a period of at least 12 hours.

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