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Last Updated: December 4, 2024

Details for Patent: 9,492,316


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Which drugs does patent 9,492,316 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 9,492,316 protects DURYSTA and is included in one NDA.

This patent has fifty patent family members in twenty-nine countries.

Summary for Patent: 9,492,316
Title:Prostamide-containing intraocular implants and methods of use thereof
Abstract: Prostamide-containing intraocular implants that biodegrade in the eye and that are effective for reducing intraocular pressure in an eye for a sustained period. The implants generally contain a prostamide, such as bimatoprost, and at least three distinct biodegradable polymers selected from polylactide and poly(lactide-co-glycolide) polymers and are optimized for placement in and compatibility with the anterior chamber of the eye, particularly the anterior chamber angle. Methods for making and using the implants to reduce ocular hypertension and intraocular pressure in a patient are described.
Inventor(s): Ghebremeskel; Alazar N. (Irvine, CA), Robinson; Michael R. (Irvine, CA)
Assignee: Allergan, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Application Number:14/529,526
Patent Claim Types:
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Use; Formulation; Compound; Process; Delivery; Device;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 9,492,316

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Abbvie DURYSTA bimatoprost IMPLANT;OPHTHALMIC 211911-001 Mar 4, 2020 RX Yes Yes ⤷  Sign Up ⤷  Sign Up Y ⤷  Sign Up
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