DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH MECHANICAL LOCKING MECHANISM

摘要

A drug delivery device (1) for placement in the eye includes a drug core (2) comprising a pharmaceutically active agent (3), and a holder (6) that holds the drug core. The holder is made of a material impermeable to passage of th e active agent and includes at least one opening (7) for passage of the pharmaceutically agent therethrough to eye tissue. The holder is mechanicall y secured to a suture tab (10).