Abstract: Implantable devices and methods for delivery of lidocaine or other drugs to a patient are provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a first drug portion which has a first drug housing which contains a first drug formulation in a solid form which includes a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of lidocaine; and a second drug portion which includes a second drug housing which contains a second drug formulation which includes lidocaine base. In another embodiment, the device includes a drug reservoir component which has an elastic tube having at least one lumen bounded by a porous sidewall having an open-cell structure, a closed-cell structure, or a combination thereof; and a drug formulation contained within the at least one lumen, wherein the device is deformable between a low-profile deployment shape and a relatively expanded retention shape.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 17, 2017
Date of Patent:
October 5, 2021
Assignee:
TARIS BIOMEDICAL LLP
Inventors:
Heejin Lee, Michael J. Cima, Karen Daniel, Cheryl Larrivee-Elkins