Drug delivery via therapeutic hydrogels

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PATENT NO 6132765
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08843342

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The present invention is directed to a vehicle for effecting drug delivery from a solid substrate. Hydrogels loaded with liposomal therapeutic agents such as antibiotics are covalently bonded to the surface of substrates such as in-dwelling medical devices, such as implants, catheters, and the like. The present invention is particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of biofilm mediated infection often associated with the use of in-dwelling medical devices.

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COVALON TECHNOLOGIES INCMISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Z 3E6

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DiCosmo, Frank Richmond Hill, CA 20 2941
DiTizio, Valerio North York, CA 27 3092

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