Punctal plugs with directional release

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8894602
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13196282

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Disclosed are lacrimal inserts and their method of use for delivery of medication to the eye. The plug includes a body portion sized to pass through a lacrimal punctum and be positioned within a lacrimal canaliculus of the eyelid and includes means for directional release of medication into the lacrimal fluid. The plug may contain a core, or reservoir, at least partially within the body portion comprising a therapeutic agent that is configured to controlled release into the eye.

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  • JOHNSON & JOHNSON VISION CARE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Coldren, Bret A Vista, US 14 201

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