EXTRUDED OCULAR INSERTS OR IMPLANTS AND METHODS THEREOF

The present invention is directed to a method of preparing a sustained release biodegradable ocular insert or implant comprising melt extruding or injection molding a polymer composition and an active agent to form an insert or implant suitable for administration to the body. e.g., ocular administra...

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Hauptverfasser: DICKINSON, Eric, JARRETT, Timothy S, EL-HAYEK, Rami, JARRETT, Peter, KAHN, Erica, HASWANI, Dinesh, MCGRATH, Michael
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Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention is directed to a method of preparing a sustained release biodegradable ocular insert or implant comprising melt extruding or injection molding a polymer composition and an active agent to form an insert or implant suitable for administration to the body. e.g., ocular administration. The method comprises feeding the polymer composition and the active into an extruder; mixing the components in the extruder; extruding a strand; and cutting the strand into unit dose inserts or implants.