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Biodegradable pHEMA-based Implant
Product Overview
Development Status:
Active Development
Target:
Female
Mode:
Hormonal
Delivery Type:
Subdermal
Duration Type:
Long-acting
Description:
A biodegradable hydrogel rod containing three types of microspheres that can release contraceptive hormone for up to 18 months.
Updated date:
March 06, 2017
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Product Details
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API):
levonorgestrel
Inactive material:
pHEMA, PLLA, PLA, PCL
Potential Multi-Purpose Technology (MPT):
No
Regimen:
Single insertion
Duration:
18 months
Partner:
University of Washington
Status
Project Phase:
Early Development
Project Stage:
Pre-clinical
Began discovery in:
2015
Status Details:
Preclinical development currently underway.
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