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Biosynthetic Calcium Implant
Product Overview
Development Status:
Active Development
Target:
Female
Mode:
Hormonal
Delivery Type:
Subdermal
Duration Type:
Long-acting
Description:
An implantable subcutaneous device made from the same calcium mineral that bones are made of to release contraceptive drugs in a sustained and controlled way for a period of months.
Updated date:
July 21, 2016
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Product Details
Inactive material:
Calcium mineral
Potential Multi-Purpose Technology (MPT):
Yes
Partner:
Murdoch University
Status
Project Phase:
Discovery
Project Stage:
Target ID/Validation
Programmatic Considerations
Considerations:
The device under development, which will be placed just under the outer layer of skin, will regulate the controlled release of therapeutic drugs into the body and could be used for a variety of clinical applications.
Additional Information
Additional Information:
2010 Press Release
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