Abstract: A device for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a surgical cavity, including: a porous, mucoadhesive, freeze-dried polymeric matrix having first and second opposed surfaces, the matrix formed by a composition including chitosan; a plurality of particles embedded within the matrix, the particles containing the therapeutic agent and having a coating around the therapeutic agent, the coating including chitosan. The first surface of the matrix is configured to be applied to the surgical cavity; the device releases the particles through the first surface; the device is also sterilized and provides release of approximately 20% to 100% of the therapeutic agent within 20 minutes of application to the surgical cavity.

Abstract: A device for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a surgical cavity, including: a porous, mucoadhesive, freeze-dried polymeric matrix having first and second opposed surfaces, the matrix formed by a composition including chitosan; a plurality of particles embedded within the matrix, the particles containing the therapeutic agent and having a coating around the therapeutic agent, the coating including chitosan. The first surface of the matrix is configured to be applied to the surgical cavity; the device releases the particles through the first surface; the device is also sterilized and provides release of approximately 20% to 100% of the therapeutic agent within 20 minutes of application to the surgical cavity.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a site in mucosal tissue or to the skin of a patient. The system includes a porous mucoadhesive, freeze-dried matrix formed by a composition including chitosan in an aqueous salt solution of a chloride salt of a monovalent cation. The system further includes a plurality of chitosan microparticles having an average diameter between 500 nm and 2000 nm and comprising a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A device for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a surgical cavity, including: a porous, mucoadhesive, freeze-dried polymeric matrix having first and second opposed surfaces, the matrix formed by a composition including chitosan; a plurality of particles embedded within the matrix, the particles containing the therapeutic agent and having a coating around the therapeutic agent, the coating including chitosan. The first surface of the matrix is configured to be applied to the surgical cavity; the device releases the particles through the first surface; the device is also sterilized and provides release of approximately 20% to 100% of the therapeutic agent within 20 minutes of application to the surgical cavity.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering a therapeutic treatment to a targeted population of cells of a subject, including but not limited to tumors, eyeballs, pancreatic tissue, liver tissue, and lung tissue. The system includes an injectable aqueous solution in a vial enclosed with a septum. The solution includes particles containing a therapeutic agent and having a coating around the therapeutic agent, the coating including chitosan so as to provide controlled release of the agent from the particles. The solution further includes chitosan polymer in the form of a polymer gel matrix, further providing controlled release of the particles from the aqueous gel environment. Also provided are methods of manufacturing a lyophilized powder disposed within a vial containing chitosan polymer and chitosan coated particles, the powder forming the above-described injectable aqueous solution of particles and chitosan gel upon mixing with water.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a site in mucosal tissue or to the skin of a patient. The system includes a porous mucoadhesive, freeze-dried matrix formed by a composition including chitosan in an aqueous salt solution of a chloride salt of a monovalent cation. The system further includes a plurality of chitosan microparticles having an average diameter between 500 nm and 2000 nm and comprising a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A device for delivery of a therapeutic agent to a surgical cavity, including: a porous, mucoadhesive, freeze-dried polymeric matrix having first and second opposed surfaces, the matrix formed by a composition including chitosan; a plurality of particles embedded within the matrix, the particles containing the therapeutic agent and having a coating around the therapeutic agent, the coating including chitosan. The first surface of the matrix is configured to be applied to the surgical cavity; the device releases the particles through the first surface; the device is also sterilized and provides release of approximately 20% to 100% of the therapeutic agent within 20 minutes of application to the surgical cavity.