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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 28, 1999
James S. Marotta, Almond, NY (US);
Christopher D. Batich, Gainesville, FL (US);
Nancy S. Hardt, Micanopy, FL (US);
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (US);
Abstract
An improved implantable pharmaceutical depot for the prolonged release of at least one biologically active substance, the depot comprising a polymeric carrier and the biologically active substance, the improvement wherein the depot is coated or surface modified with a biologically active and biocompatible glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic material, the coating or modified surface being capable of forming a bond to soft tissue upon implantation. Methods for forming the biologically active and biocompatible glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic coating or modified surface on the silicone based depot are also disclosed.