Abstract: A monolithic implantable device for delivery of an antibody is provided. The implantable device comprises a polymer matrix within which is dispersed a pharmaceutical formulation that includes one or more therapeutic agents and optionally, one or more excipients. The therapeutic agents contain an antibody and the polymer matrix contains a hydrophobic polymer. Within a time period of 35 days, the device exhibits a cumulative weight-based release ratio of the antibody of from about 20% to about 60%.

Abstract: An implantable medical device is provided. The core includes a core polymer matrix within which is dispersed a therapeutic agent comprising one or more aromatase inhibitors. The core polymer matrix contains an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer has a melting temperature of from about 40° C. to about 120° C. as determined in accordance with ASTM D3418-15.

Abstract: An intravaginal ring device is provided. The core includes a core polymer matrix within which is dispersed a therapeutic agent comprising one or more aromatase inhibitors. The core polymer matrix contains an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer has a vinyl acetate content of from about 10 wt. % to about 60 wt. % and/or a melting temperature of from about 40° C. to about 120° C. as determined in accordance with ASTM D3418-15.

Abstract: An implantable and refillable device for delivering a drug compound is provided. The device comprises a reservoir within which the drug compound is capable of being retained, wherein the reservoir defines a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. A release structure comprising a hydrophobic polymer surrounds at least a portion of the reservoir. The release structure is in communication with the reservoir such that the drug compound can pass from the reservoir through the release structure. A septum is positioned adjacent to the first surface of the reservoir and a backing layer is positioned adjacent to the second surface of the reservoir.

Abstract: An implantable and refillable device for delivering a contraceptive agent is provided. The device comprises a reservoir within which the contraceptive agent is capable of being retained, wherein the reservoir defines a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. A release structure comprising a hydrophobic polymer surrounds at least a portion of the reservoir. The release structure is in communication with the reservoir such that the contraceptive agent can pass from the reservoir through the release structure. A septum is positioned adjacent to the first surface of the reservoir and a backing layer is positioned adjacent to the second surface of the reservoir.

Abstract: An implantable medical device is provided. The device comprises a drug release layer, wherein the drug release layer comprises a naked nucleic acid dispersed within a polymer matrix. The polymer matrix includes an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and has a melting temperature of from about 20° C. to about 100° C. as determined in accordance with ASTM D3418-15 and a melt flow index of from about 0.2 to about 100 gram per 10 minutes as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238-20 at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kilograms.

Abstract: An implantable device for delivery of a macromolecular drug compound is provided. The device comprises a core having an outer surface and a membrane layer positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the core. The core comprises a core polymer matrix within which is dispersed a drug compound having a molecular weight of about 0.5 kDa or more, the polymer matrix containing a hydrophobic polymer. Further, the membrane layer comprises a plurality of water-soluble particles distributed within a membrane polymer matrix containing an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, wherein the water-soluble particles have a D50 particle size of about 150 micrometers or less and contain a non-polymeric, hydroxy-functional compound.

Abstract: An implantable medical device is provided. The device comprises a drug release layer, wherein the drug release layer comprises a naked nucleic acid dispersed within a polymer matrix. The polymer matrix includes an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and has a melting temperature of from about 20° C. to about 100° C. as determined in accordance with ASTM D3418-15 and a melt flow index of from about 0.2 to about 100 gram per 10 minutes as determined in accordance with ASTM D1238-20 at a temperature of 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kilograms.

Abstract: An implantable medical device is provided. The device comprises a drug release layer, wherein the drug release layer contains particles dispersed within a polymer matrix. The lipid particles include a carrier component that contains a carrier (e.g., peptide, protein, carbohydrate, lipid, polymer, etc.) and encapsulates a nucleic acid, wherein the polymer matrix includes an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The ratio of the melting temperature of the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer to the melting temperature of the carrier is about 2° C./° C. or less.