Biodegradable in-situ forming implants and methods of producing the same

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PATENT NO 4938763
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07252645

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A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.

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ATRIX LABORATORIES INC2579 MIDPOINT DRIVE A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE FORT COLLINS CO 80525

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cowsar, Donald R 4657 Round Forest Dr., Birmingham, AL 35213 31 3630
Dunn, Richard L 451 Boardwalk Dr. RLD, Apt. 501, Fort Collins, CO 80526 79 9381
English, James P 2500 Melinda Cir., Birmingham, AL 35214 28 3390
Vanderbilt, David P 1049-D Beacon Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35204 35 2297

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