Biodegradable Implant with [Poly(PDL-co-DO)] Co-polymers
Alternative Name: LNG Biodegradable Implant for Contraception, Yale BDI
Description: A subcutaneous, biodegradable rod implant that can achieve 18-24 months sustained delivery of LNG using novel [Poly(PDL-co-DO)] co-polymers.
Product Details
Duration: 18-24 months
Regimen:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API):
Inactive material: pentadecalactone; dioxanone
Status Details
Developer: ,
Began discovery in: 2014
Status Details: - Rat PK studies have been completed/ongoing. User acceptability studies ongoing.
- Rat PK studies have been completed/ongoing. User acceptability studies ongoing.
Additional Information
References: FHI 360 website: https://www.fhi360.org/projects/development-biodegradable-contraceptive-...
Yale website: https://saltzmanlab.yale.edu/
FHI 360 website: https://www.fhi360.org/projects/development-biodegradable-contraceptive-...
Yale website: https://saltzmanlab.yale.edu/