LONG TERM DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES WITH POLYURETHANE-BASED POLYMERS AND THEIR MANUFACTURE

摘要

This invention is related to the use of polyurethane -based polymer as a drug delivery device to deliver biologically active compounds at a constant rate for an extended period of time and methods of manufactures thereof. The device is very biocompatible and biostable, and is useful as an implant in patients (humans and animals) for the delivery of appropriate bioactive substances to tissues or organs.