EP0337613A1
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Device comprising means for protecting and dispensing fluid sensitive medicament
Assignee: Alza Corp
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Filing: 1989-03-20
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2009-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A delivery device is disclosed for delivering a beneficial agent to an animal. The device comprises a wall housing an internal space, a beneficial agent in the space, expandable means in the space for causing the beneficial agent to be delivered from the device and means in the space for shielding the beneficial agent from fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. Eckenhoff
- 👤 Judy A. Magruder
- 👤 Richard Cortese
- 👤 John R. Peery
- 👤 Jeremy C. Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/0002; A61K9/0004; A61K38/00; A61K38/16; A61K38/17; A61K38/22; A61K38/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A device for delivering a beneficial agent to an animal, the device comprising: (a) means for protecting a beneficial agent during (b) its residency in the device; (c) an internal lumen; (d) a beneficial agent in the lumen; (e) means in the lumen for displacing the beneficial agent from the device; and (f) exit means for connecting the exterior of the device with the interior lumen for delivering the beneficial agent to the animal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A device for delivering a beneficial agent to an animal, the device comprising: (a) means for protecting a beneficial agent during (b) its residency in the device; (c) an internal lumen; (d) a beneficial agent in the lumen; (e) means in the lumen for displacing the beneficial agent from the device; and (f) exit means for connecting the exterior of the device with the interior lumen for delivering the beneficial agent to the animal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for protecting the beneficial agent is a liner in contact with the device and which liner regulates the passage of fluid into the device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means for protecting the beneficial agent is a coat comprising a composition that restricts the passage of fluid into the device.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
23 words
A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the means for protecting the beneficial agent protects the agent from an animal fluid.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
30 words
A device as claimed in any preceding claim comprising a composition substantially impermeable to the passage of fluid between the beneficial agent and the means for displacing the beneficial agent.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
14 words
A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the device is an implant.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
15 words
A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the beneficial agent is a somatotropin.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
22 words
A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the beneficial agent is formulated with a diol, triol, polyol or polyhydric alcohol.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
49 words
A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the beneficial agent is a somatotropin in a composition comprising one or more of a 1,5-penytylene glycol; a 1,6-hexylene glycol; a 1,7-heptylene glycol; a 1,9-nonylene glycol; a 1,2-dimenthyl-1,6-hexylene glycol; a 1,2,3-propanetriol; a 1,2,5-pentanetriol; a 1,3,5-pentanetriol; a 1,2,4-butanetriol and a dipentaerythriol.
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