Mannkind Corporation

Neurosystec Corporation

Stephen J McCormack

Thomas Jay Lobl

John V Schloss

Anna Imola Nagy

Jacob E Pananen

Thomas M K&uuml;ndig

Implantable drug delivery systems target delivery of small volumes of drugs to specific tissues. In some cases, a drug delivery system includes an implantable osmotic pump connected to a drug-containing housing, with that housing connected to a needle, cochlear implant or other type of component for ultimate delivery to the target tissue. In some implementations, a subcutaneous port receives a fluid from an external pump. The port is connected to a needle or other component for delivery of one or more drugs to the target tissue. Both solid and liquid drug formulations can be used. In embodiments using solid drugs, a separate drug vehicle (such as saline) can be used to dissolve a portion of the solid drug, with the drug-loaded vehicle then delivered to the target tissue.

Apparatus and method for delivery of therapeutic and other types of agents

The modulation or elimination of an allergic condition according to the invention can be achieved by injecting small amounts of allergen directly into a lymph node, which greatly reduces the potential for side effects.

Modulation of allergic response

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Claremont, CA, United States of America

Stephen J McCormack