Surface modified silicone drug depot
AssigneeUniversity of Florida
InventorsJames S. Marotta, Christopher D. Batich, Nancy S. Hardt
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Abstract
An improved implantable pharmaceutical depot for the prolonged release of at least one biologically active substance, the depot comprising a polymeric carrier and the biologically active substance, the improvement wherein the depot is coated or surface modified with a biologically active and biocompatible glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic material, the coating or modified surface being capable of forming a bond to soft tissue upon implantation. Methods for forming the biologically active and biocompatible glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic coating or modified surface on the silicone based depot are also disclosed.
Claims4
An improved pharmaceutical depot adapted for implantation in a human or non-human animal for the prolonged release therewithin of at least one biologically active substance, said depot comprising a silicone carrier and incorporated therein said biologically active substance, the improvement wherein said depot is coated with a biologically active and biocompatible glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic material comprising at least about 40 weight percent silicon dioxide, said glass coating being capable of forming a bond to soft tissue upon implantation.
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