Last Updated: September 24, 2026

Details for Patent: 11,458,041


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Which drugs does patent 11,458,041 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 11,458,041 protects DEXTENZA and is included in one NDA.

This patent has one patent family member in one country.

Summary for Patent: 11,458,041
Title:Punctal plug and bioadhesives
Abstract:The present disclosure provides devices and methods for the treatment of ophthalmological conditions such as dry eye. Among the devices provided are punctal plugs and devices for inserting punctal plugs. The punctal plugs may be shaped for insertion in the punctum and/or the canaliculus. They may also be coated with a bioadhesive. Methods for inserting the punctal plugs are provided, as well as methods for preparing bioadhesive-coated punctal plugs. A method is also provided to treat dryeye using a bioadhesive without use of a punctal plug.
Inventor(s):Noah Silverberg, Mark Silverberg
Assignee: Ocular Therapeutix Inc
Application Number:US15/766,647
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Drugs Protected by US Patent 11,458,041

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Ocular Therapeutix DEXTENZA dexamethasone INSERT;OPHTHALMIC 208742-001 Nov 30, 2018 RX Yes Yes 11,458,041 ⤷  Start Trial TREATMENT OF OCULAR ITCHING ASSOCIATED WITH ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS ⤷  Start Trial
Ocular Therapeutix DEXTENZA dexamethasone INSERT;OPHTHALMIC 208742-001 Nov 30, 2018 RX Yes Yes 11,458,041 ⤷  Start Trial TREATMENT OF OCULAR INFLAMMATION AND PAIN FOLLOWING OPHTHALMIC SURGERY ⤷  Start Trial
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International Family Members for US Patent 11,458,041

Country Patent Number Estimated Expiration Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2017062770 ⤷  Start Trial
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