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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2006
Applicants:
Paul Ducheyne, Rosemont, PA (US);
Shulamith Radin, Voorhees, NJ (US);
Inventors:
Paul Ducheyne, Rosemont, PA (US);
Shulamith Radin, Voorhees, NJ (US);
Assignee:
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/14 (2006.01); A61F 13/00 (2006.01); A61F 2/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Xerogel films on substrates are provided containing pharmaceutically active compounds. Articles incorporating such films are robust, release active compounds at predictable rates and may provide such release for relatively long periods of time. Orthopedic and trauma uses are indicated along with generalized use in contact with body fluids or as biological implants. Methods for fabrication of such films and devices are provided.