title: Combining local drug delivery and implantable medical devices.
abstract: The targeted, controlled local delivery of a drug by an implant is the optimum method of treating a range of conditions. This review of product developments discusses potential future device applications and progress with novel techniques employing drug delivery matrices and coating methods.
authors.affiliation: SurModics Inc., 9924 West 74 Street, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344-3523, USA. aanderson@surmodics.com
authors.forename: Aron B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000639:trends; D004343:Drug Implants; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D014822:Vitreous Body
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004343:Drug Implants