Title: Ocular drug delivery device

Abstract: Ocular drug delivery device comprising a bioerodible body of polymeric material sized and shaped for insertion in either conjunctival cul-de-sac that have improved retention in the eye. The devices have a stiffness and resistivity to bending manifested by a centroidal unsupported bending angle of less than 40.degree., preferably less than 20.degree., during the drug dispensing lifetime of the device.

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Inventors: Whitaker, Gordon W. (Palo Alto, CA, US)
Gad, Yigal (Mountain View, CA, US)

Application Number: 582948
Filing Date: 1975-06-02
Publication_date: 1976-06-15
Assignee: Alza Corporation (Palo Alto, CA)
Primary Class(es): 424/428
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3626940	Dec, 1971	Zaffaroni	128/260.
3630200	Dec, 1971	Higochi	128/260.
3828777	Aug, 1974	Ness	128/260.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Medbery, Aldrich F.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Ciotti; Thomas E., Sabatine; Paul L., Mandell; Edward L.