Combining local drug delivery and implantable medical devices.
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.
Anderson
Aron B
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SurModics Inc., 9924 West 74 Street, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344-3523, USA. aanderson@surmodics.com
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000639:trends; D004343:Drug Implants; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D014822:Vitreous Body
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004343:Drug Implants