Implantable punctal plug
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1. A punctal plug, comprising:
- a body portion; and
a retaining flange;
wherein the body portion is defined by an open distal end, an open proximal end and a wall portion, wherein the wall portion further includes at least one window extending therethrough such that at least some of a drug formulation injected into the body portion will flow through at least one of the at least one windows and wherein at least some of the drug formulation injected into the body portion will flow out the open distal end; and
wherein the retaining flange is configured to have an outer periphery that is larger than the outer periphery of the body portion.
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Abstract
A punctal plug is disclosed, wherein the punctal plug includes a body portion and a retaining portion. The body portion is defined by an open distal end, an open proximal end and a wall portion. The wall portion further includes at least one window extending therethrough. The retaining flange is configured to have an outer periphery that is larger than the outer periphery of the body portion. A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient using a punctal plug is also disclosed.
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11 Claims
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1. A punctal plug, comprising:
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a body portion; and a retaining flange; wherein the body portion is defined by an open distal end, an open proximal end and a wall portion, wherein the wall portion further includes at least one window extending therethrough such that at least some of a drug formulation injected into the body portion will flow through at least one of the at least one windows and wherein at least some of the drug formulation injected into the body portion will flow out the open distal end; and wherein the retaining flange is configured to have an outer periphery that is larger than the outer periphery of the body portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A punctal plug, comprising:
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a body portion; and a retaining flange; at least one cross-member, wherein the cross-member is defined by first and second ends that are fixedly secured to an interior surface of the wall portion of the body portion; wherein the body portion is defined by an open distal end, an open proximal end and a wall portion, wherein the wall portion further includes at least one window extending therethrough; and wherein the retaining flange is configured to have an outer periphery that is larger than the outer periphery of the body portion. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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