IES85618Y1 - Drug delivery implants and processes for their preparation - Google Patents
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Abstract
ABSTRACT The intention discloses an implant suitable for delivery ofat least one drug. the implant comprising a lirillar collagen matrix having, as measured in l:.\ample I. a \iscosit_\ 0l\i:{l‘CttlCr than 100 mPas. optionally greaterthan l03mPas. lttrlher optionally greater than 106 ml’as, still liirther optionally greater than 109 ml’;is tvhen at collagen dispersion formed from 140111;; olthc lihrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25ml of‘ 3.at a pll ol‘ less than 3.5 and at a temperature oI'3. lhe inxention also discloses a process For preparing an implant suitable for :1! least one tlitig. the process comprising the steps 01‘ lorming a librillzir collagen inzitiix tiom a collagen suspension under conditions such that the librillar collagen matrix has. as measured in Example I. a viscosity ofgrcater than 100ml’asi optiona|l_i,= greater than l03mPas, further optionally greater than l06mPas, still further 0pti(mLlll_\/ greater than l()<) ml’as. when a collagen dispersion formed from 140mg ol‘ the libi'i||t-tr col|;i;__»en m;iti‘i.\' is dispersed in 25 ml of2mM l*lCl at a pH ofless than 3.5 and at a teinperutme ol‘3t).(l+/-().5°C. The invention Further discloses use ollthe ;ilorementioned librillar collagen matrix for the inanulacturc of the aloreineiitioned implant lot extended local delivery adjacent the site olimplantation oliat least one drug lroin the implant.
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Drug delivery implants and processes for their preparation Field of the Invention This invention relates to drug delivery implants and processes for their preparation.
Related Background Art Current efforts in the area of drug delivery include targeted delivery in which the drug is only active in the target area of the body (for example, in cancerous tissues) and sustained release formulations in which the drug is released over a period of time in a controlled manner from the formulation.
Collagens Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body and accounts for approximately 30% of all proteins. It comprises about 95% of bone, 75% of skin, and is the main component of other connective tissues (cartilage, tendon and ligament). Collagen naturallybiodegrades into component amino acids to be taken up and used by the body in re-building collagen. Collagen surrounds the cells and forms the 3-D cellular matrix of all tissue, giving each its characteristic structure, texture and shape. More than twenty different types of collagen are known and these have been classified according to molecular composition and tissue distribution (Gelse et al. 2003). Bone, dermis, tendon, and ligament are predominantly type I collagen.
The snucture, function and biosynthesis of collagens have been thoroughly investigated (Gelse et al. 2003, Nimmi et al. 1988). The type I collagen molecule is made up of three peptide subunits, all having similar amino acid composition and conformed as a triple helix. In addition to the helical portion, the terminal amino acid sequence at each end of the molecule is comprised of short (less than 5% of the total) non-helical domains called telopeptides, which are involved in non-covalent polymerisation with adjacent helices. Subsequent formation of intra- and inter-molecular crosslinks aid in the formation of collagen fibres, fibrils and macroscopic bundles that combine to form tissue.
The main sources of type I collagen for biomedical applications are either animal skin (predominantly bovine or porcine) or Achilles tendon, which is usually of bovine or equine origin. After extraction and purification, the primary to tertiary structure of the collagen may either be preserved (commonly referred to as “insoluble”, “fibrillar” or “native” collagen) or, alternatively, the collagen may be further digested and degraded by enzymes and/or extreme pH leading to partial or complete removal of higher order fibril structures (so-called “soluble” collagen).
Collagen-derived Medical Products Collagen is Well established as a safe and effective biomaterial. It combines the properties of high tensile strength, biocornpatibility and absorbability in living tissue. Collagen-based medical devices are widely used, including haemostats, blood vessel prostheses, heart Valves and urinary sphincter implants.
The physiological properties of the soluble and insoluble collagens are different, which has led to a wide variety of medical applications. Soluble collagen can be used to produce biodegradable or non—biodegradable materials with excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility, whereas insoluble collagen additionally retains the haemostatic (halting of bleeding) and wound healing properties of native collagen.
Surgical Haemostats The histological and biochemical fate of implanted insoluble collagen has been well studied.
Collagen implants first become populated with a number of cell types, primarily those cells responsible for production of fibrous tissue (fibroblasts) (Anselme et al. 1990). It has been found that new collagen production by fibroblasts is increased when the cells are bound to an extracellular matrix, such as a collagen implant (Postlethwaite et al. I97 8). The various types of collagen show different susceptibility to collagenolytic degradation, After the triple-helix is cleaved, further degradation of the collagen molecules is facilitated by gelatinases and non- specific proteinases that cleave the primary fragments into small peptides and amino acids, such that the implant is gradually remodelled and replaced by host type I collagen (Burke et al. 1983). -This sequence of cellular response, absorption and remodelling of a collagen implant is classic to the normal wound healing mechanism (Cooper, Chapter 7)land studies have demonstrated that such implants accelerate this natural process (Leipziger et al. 1985).
Haemostats are commonly used in both surgery and emergency medicine to control bleeding, especially from atom blood vessel, until the bleeding can be repaired by stitches or other surgical techniques. During the process of blood clotting, platelets become activated by thrombin and aggregate at the site of injury. Stimulated by flbrinogen, the platelets then clump by binding to the collagen that becomes exposed following rupture of the endothelial lining of blood vessels. Haemostatic activity is an inherent property of native collagen and is dependent on the helical structure of the protein. As such, collagen can be a natural haemostat and a wide variety of collagen-based products are used in surgery and dentistry to control excessive bleeding or haemorrhage.
A wide variety of local haernostats have become commercially available, such as gelatin sponge/powder (J&J’s Surgifoam®, Pfizer’s Ge1foarn®); collagen sponge / powder / f1bre/ sheet; oxidised cellulose (J &.l ’s Surgice1®); thrombin; collagen combined with haernostatic agents such as aprotinin, thrombin and fibrin sealant; gelatin with thrombin and fibrin glues.
Proper handling of local haernostats is essential to control bleeding, and for that, the form or configuration of local haemostat is an important factor.
Most collagen based haemostatic agents are referred to as microfibrillar collagen haemostats (MCH), including J&J’s Instat MCH ®(a.lthough this is not in a sponge format —- it’s in a fibre format) and Davol’s Avitene ®(comes in a powder/flour form and in sheets) and Davol’s Ultrafoam ® -collagen sponge -(Davol claim that the Ultrazfoam does not swell. Along with Avitene, Ul1IaFoam is the only collagen haemostat indicated for use in neurosurgery). The surgeon presses the MCH against a bleeding site and the collagen attracts and helps with the clotting process to eventually stop bleeding.
Johnson & .Tohnson’s Instat is comprised of purified and Iyophilised bovine dermal collagen, prepared as a sponge-like pad, is lightly crosslinked, sterile, non-pyrogenic, and absorbable.
J&J’s Instat MCH product leaflet suggests that lnstat should not be over-packed into cavities or closed spaces as it may absorb fluid and expand and press upon neighbouring structures.
Local haernostats can absorb fluid (body fluid/moisture) and expand pressing nerves in the surrounding tissue against bone or hard tissue (Tornizawa 2005). In a reported case, paraplegia was diagnosed one day after thoracotomy and was caused by spinal cord compression due to Surgicel used in surgery (Iwabuchi et al. 1997). Brodbelt et al 2002 reported cases of paraglegia after thoracotomy surgery clue to Surgicel migrating and causing spinal cord compression. Cases of paraplegia after thoracotomy and lumbar laminectomy have been reported and occurred mostly within 24h after surgery (Lovstad et al 1999, Awwad and Smith 1999). Even in an enclosed space, Gelfoam also expanded and compromised the spinal cord (Alander and Stauffer, 1995', Friedman and Whitecloud, 2001).
When an absorbable haemostatic agent is used on or near bony or neural spaces (FDA Public Health Notification, 2004), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that the minimum amount of haemostat necessary to achieve haemostasis be used and that as much of the agent as possible be removed after haemostasis is achieved. Since 1996, FDA has received reports of over 110 adverse events related to absorbable haernostatic agents. Eleven of the events resulted in paralysis or other neural deficits. The last reported paralysis occurred in October, 2003. The common Thread in all 11 events was an absorbable haemostatic agent that was used on or near a bony or neural space and left inside-the patient. When wetted, the material swelled and exerted pressure on the spinal cord or other neural structures, resulting in pain, numbness or paralysis.
Collagen-based Localised Drug Delivery Systems The concept of delivering a drug directly to a specific tissue, organ or region of intended action is receiving increasing attention in the medical community (Patterson et al. 2003). The key benefit of localised drug delivery over systemic therapy is that high concentrations of drug can be maintained at the target site, while avoiding risk of systemic toxicity and associated side effects. Many of today’s products aimed at localised delivery are device-drug combinations.
Examples include pumps for continuous infusion of local anaesthetic, medicated stents and bone cements containing an antibiotic.
It is an object of the invention to provide a drug delivery implant that obviates some of the aforementioned problems associated with the prior art.
Summary of the Invention The present invention is directed to an implant for drug delivery and a process for its preparation.
In a first aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to an implant suitable for delivery of at least one drug, the implant comprising a fibriliar collagen matrix having, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 rnPas, optionally greater than 103 m.Pas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 rnPas when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of 2rnM HCl at apH ofless than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/— 0.5°C. By “30.0 +/— 05°C” is meant a temperature within the range of 29.5 to 305°C. It will, of course, be appreciated, by reference to Example 1 itself, that, if one or more drugs are dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix, then the viscosity values given above refer to the collagen dispersion itself before any drug(s) is / are dispersed herein and not to the drug delivery device comprising at least one drug dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix.
Optionally, the viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 70% of the viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix.
In a second aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to a process for preparing an implant suitable for delivery of at least one drug, the process comprising the steps of (i) forming a fibrillar collagen matrix from a collagen suspension; and (ii) carrying out a crosslinking step on either the frbrillar collagen matrix or the collagen suspension under conditions such that the fibrillar collagen matrix has, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas, when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the frbrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of 2mM HCl at a pH of less than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/- 0.5°C.
It will, of course, be appreciated, by reference to Example 1 itself, that, if one or more drugs are dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix, then the viscosity values given above refer to the collagen dispersion itself before any drug(s) are dispersed herein and not to the drug delivery device comprising at least one drug dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix.
The inventors have noted that cro sslinking either the collagen suspension or the fibrillar collagen matrix, before or after incorporation of the at least one drug, whilst ensuring that the collagen dispersion, as measured in Example 1, has a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than l03 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas, is unexpectedly is associated with an extended clinical efficacy for drug delivery from the implant.
Optionally, the crosslinking step is carried out on the collagen iibrillar matrix, before or after incorporation of the at least one drug into the fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the crosslinking step is carried out on the fibrillar collagen matrix afier incorporation of the at least one drug into the fibrillar collagen matrix.
In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided use of a fibrillar collagen matrix having, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in ml of 2mM HCl at a pH of less than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/- O.5°C for the manufacture of the implant of the first aspect of the invention for extended local delivery adjacent to the site of implantation of at least one drug from the implant. As will be observed from Figure 7, serum levels of a drug can no longer be detected 24 hours after implantation of an implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix sterilised by gamma radiation alone and not forming part of this invention. In contrast, as will also be observed from Figure 7, serum levels of a drug can still be detected more than 42 hours after implantation of an implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix sterilised by BO sterilisation. It will be appreciated, therefore, drug delivery from an implant of the present invention has a duration at least 50% longer, optionally at least 75% longer, than that of an implant not of the invention.
The in-vivo release profile of certain drugs from the implant of the present invention can be observed through pharmacokinetic (PK) assessments in both animals and humans. The PK profile of such systems indicates, surprisingly, a double peak in serum concentration. One possible explanation for this is that, as the crystalline drug in the fibrillar collagen matrix dissolves, the structure of fibrillar collagen matrix collapses yielding the initial release of drug and the associated first peak in the serum PK profile. It is thought that the second phase of drug release from the collapsed fibrillar collagen matrix may be due to the reduction in porosity and formation of a hydro gel-type material, which affords the second PK peale Figures 6a, 7, 9 and 12 discussed hereunder demonstrate that carrying out the crosslinking step using E0 sterilisation or E—bearn sterilisation, but not by gamma irradiation alone is, surprisingly, associated with an extended clinical efficacy for drug delivery from the implant in both beagle dogs and humans. It will, of course, be appreciated that such an extended clinical efficacy can be desirable. It will also be appreciated that such an extended clinical efiicacy can be expected by the implantation of the invention in any animal.
The invention also discloses a sterile drug delivery implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix having a relative viscosity that is at least similar to the relative viscosity of the fibrillar collagen matrix of a non~sterile drug delivery implant, each at a pH 4.5 and 37°C. Optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 95% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still fiirther optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is more than the relative visco sity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix.
Still finther optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is within the range of about 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix to about times the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix, optionally within the range of about 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix to about 3 times the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix.
By the term “sterile”, we mean free of living germs and microorganisms. Methods of terminal sterilisation include treatment with heat, ethylene oxide or radiation such as e~beam or gamma rays. All of these methods of terminal sterilisation typically result in increased crosslinkjng with proteins such as collagen. In addition, terminal sterilisation by treatment with heat, or radiation such as e-beam or gamma rays typically results in some level of scission or breaking of molecular bonds, especially in the case of proteins such as collagen.
Optionally, the invention discloses a sterile drug delivery implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix havinga relative viscosity measured in an Ostwald viscometer, when the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed to homogeneity at a concentration of 0.5 6 g in 100ml deionised water at pH 4.5 and 37°C, of greater than 1.5. Further optionally, the relative . viscosity is greater than 1.7. Further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 2.5.
Alternatively, the invention is directed to an implant for drug delivery, the implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix having a relative viscosity in a Brookfield viscometer that is at least similar to the relative viscosity of the fibrillar collagen matrix of a non-sterile drug delivery implant, each at a pH 4.5 and 37°C. Optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 95% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is more than the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix.
Preferably, a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of at least one drug is dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix.
Optionally, the drug delivery implant of the present invention shows a volume reduction of at least 30%, when 70mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is immersed in 50 ml saline (solution of 0.9% sodium chloride) for 10 minutes at 37°C. Optionally, the volume reduction is at least 50%. Further optionally, the volume reduction is at least 70%.
Without being bound by theory, it is thought that a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, as measured in Example 1, for a collagen dispersion formed from a fibrillar collagen matrix provides structure to the gel formed when the fibrillate collagen matrix is contacted, in vivo, with an aqueous-based medium (bodily fluids, for example) and forms a hydrogel.
Without being bound by theory, it is thought that the fibrillar collagen matrix relative viscosity of greater than 1.5 (as measured in an Ostwald viscometer, as described above) provides structure to the gel formed when the matrix is contacted, in vivo, with an aqueous-based medium and forms a hydrogel.
It will be appreciated that a non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix cannot be used in the human or animal body or on an open wound of a human or animal body. It is the aim of the present invention to provide a drug delivery implant that has a relative viscosity that is at least similar to the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. This relative viscosity can be achieved by selecting those forms of sterilisation that, as well as causing some level of molecular damage (e. g. scission or breaking of some crosslinks resulting from irradiation), promote crosslinking and either restore the degree of crosslinking to that observed in the native unsterile fibrillar collagen matrix or even enhance the degree of crosslinking beyond that observed in the native non- sterile fibrillar collagen matrix.
Alternatively, or additionally, the fibrillar collagen matrix can be sterilised using gamma irradiation (which can create crosslinks in synthetic polymers but the level of scission damage is greater and so is not compensated by the radiation crosslinks) wherein the fibrillar collagen matrix has already been treated by dehydrothermal crosslinking or chemical crosslinking, or both, before the gamma irradiation.
The optional volume reduction of at least 30% is obtainable by lyophilising the collagen suspension and preparing a collagen sponge used in the implants of the present invention at a concentration of the polymer of below 25 mg/ml (for example, in the range of 2.5 to 11.2 mg/ml, optionally about 5.6mg/ml) at a pH of less than 4.9, for example between 3.6 and 4.9.
A concentration of less than 11.2 mg/ml, for example about 5.6mg/ml, was selected based on viscosity handling of the collagen suspension, flow properties of the collagen suspension, ease of dispensing into moulds and subsequent sponge characteristics. The pH was chosen to achieve a preferred pH of about 4.5 before any drug is added to the collagen suspension (in situations Where the addition of the drug causes a change in pH, the pH of the collagen suspension may be adjusted immediately prior to drug addition in order to compensate for such change).
For the pH, the upper limit of the collagen suspension (whether the drug is present or is not) should be set at pH 4.9. pH 4.9 has been empirically chosen so that the collagen suspension is sufficiently acidic to allow for swelling of the collagen fibres to reduce the viscosity to allow for suspension homogeneity and facilitate further processing, such as pumping into moulds, etc.
For example, when the drug is bupivacaine hydrochloride, the final pH of the collagen suspension, after the addition of the drug, is ideally pH 3.9 :5: 0.3, although, before the drug addition, it is kept at about pH 4.5.
In a second aspect of the invention, the invention discloses a drug delivery implant showing a volume reduction of least 30% when 70mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix, is immersed in 50 ml saline for 10 minutes at 37°C. Optionally, the volume reduction is at least 50%. Further optionally, the volume reduction is at least 70%.
Optionally, the fibrillar collagen matrix has a relative viscosity at pH 4.5 and 37°C, when the matrix is dispersed at a concentration of 0.56g i.n_l 001:-nl. deionised water, of -greater than 1.5 (when measured in an Ostwald viscometer, as described above). Further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 1.7. Still further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 2.5.
Preferably, a pharmaceutically relevant amount of at least one drug is dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix. It will, of course, be appreciated that, if one or more drugs are dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix, then the relative viscosity values given above refer to the fibrillar collagen matrix itself before any drug(s) are dispersed herein and not to the drug delivery device comprising at least one drug dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix.
In a further aspect of the invention, there is disclosed a process for preparing a sterile drug delivery implant according to the first aspect of the invention, the process comprising crosslinking the fibrillar collagen matrix to a relative viscosity that is at least similar to the relative viscosity of a non~sterile drug delivery implant, each at pH 4.5 and 37°C. Optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 95% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is more than the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix.
Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is within the range of about 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix to about times the relative viscosity of the non—sterile fibrillar collagen matrix, optionally within the range of about 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix to about times the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. .10.
Optionally, the crosslinking step results in a relative viscosity measured in an Ostwald viscometer, when the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed to homogeneity at a concentration of 0.56g in 100ml deionised water at pH 4.5 and 37°C of greater than 1.5. Further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 1.7. Further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 2.5.
Alternatively, the crosslinking step results in a relative viscosity in a Broolcfield viscometer that is at least similar to the relative viscosity of the fibrillar collagen matrix of a non-sterile drug delivery implant. Optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 95% of the relative viscosity of the non~sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is more than the relative viscosity of the non~ sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. .
The crosslinking step can be ethylene oxide (BO) sterilisation, electron beam (E—bearn) sterilisation, dehydrothermal crosslinking, chemical crosslinking, or a combination thereof.
Optionally, the crosslinking step can be ethylene oxide (E0) sterilisation or electron beam (E- beam) sterilisation. Without being bound by theory, it is postulated that the increased relative viscosity is caused by increased crosslinking, so that any suitable crosslinking agents should achieve the same end result.
In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a process for preparing a drug delivery implant according to the second aspect of the invention, the process comprising preparing the fibrillar collagen suspension at a concentration of less than 25 mg/ml, optionally, in a concentration range of 2.5 to 1 1.2 mg/ml and at a pH of less than 4.9, optionally in the range of .6 to 4.9.
Brief Description of the Figures Figure 1 illustrates a drug delivery implant in the form of a sponge.
Figure 2 illustrates DSC scans comparing the different collagen sponge delivery implants,which were tested in duplicate, where open squares represent gamma sterilised collagen sponges, closed circles represent non-sterile collagen sponges and crosses represent BO sterilised collagen sponges.
Figure 3 is graphical representations illustrating the increase in weight over time for collagen sponges in an aqueous medium (closed diamonds represent non-sterile collagen; closed squares _1 1. represent ETO (or E0) sterilised collagen; and closed triangles represent gamma sterilised collagen).
Figure 4a shows a bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implant (such as is prepared according to Example 3).
Figure 4b is a graphical representation of an Ostwald viscometer used in the study.
Figure 5 illustrates the reduction in volume of a bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implant.
Figure 6a illustrates the mean serum PK profile of bupivacaine—containing drug delivery implant in beagle do gs.
Figure 6b illustrates the individual serum PK profile of bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implant in beagle dogs.
Figure '7 illustrates PK Profiles for E0 and Gamma Sterilised Bupivacaine~Containing Drug Delivery Implants in Beagle Dogs (the open circles represent the gamma radiated sponge and the open squares represent E0).
Figure 8 illustrates a representation of the chain scission that occurs in collagen.
Figure 9 illustrates mean (and point standard deviations) PK profile of serum bupivacaine in women who underwent hysterectomy.
Figure 10 illustrates individual PK profiles of serum bupivacaine in 12 women who underwent hysterectomy.
Figure 11 is an SEM of a bupivacaine—oontaining implant of the invention, illustrating the microstructure of the fibrillar collagen matrix.
Figure 12 illustrates mean serum PK Profiles of B0 and E-beam sterilised bupivacaine- containing drug delivery implants in beagle do gs (closed squares and closed diarnonds (groups 1 and 2) represent BO implants and closed triangles (group 3) represents e-beam implant Detailed Description of the Invention The present invention is directed to a drug delivery implant and a process for its preparation.
In a first aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to an implant suitable for delivery of at least one drug, the implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix having, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas, when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of mM HCl at a pH ofless than 3.5 and at a temperature of30.0 +/- 05°C. .12.
In a second aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to a process for preparing an implant suitable for delivery of at least one drug, the process comprising the steps of (i) forming a fibrillar collagen matrix from a collagen suspension; and (ii) carrying out a crosslinlcing step on either the tibrillar collagen matrix or the collagen suspension under conditions such that the fibrillar collagen matrix has, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas, when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of2mM HCl at a pH of less than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/- 05°C.
The invention also discloses a sterile drug delivery implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix, having a relative viscosity that is at least similar to the relative viscosity of the fibrillar collagen matrix of a non-sterile drug delivery implant. Optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile iibrillar collagen matrix is at least 90% of the relative visco sity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 95% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is more than the relative viscosity of the nongsterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is within the range of about 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix to about 5 times the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix, optionally within the range of about 90% of the relative viscosity of the non~sterile fibrillar collagen matrix to about 3 times the relative visco sity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. I Optionally, the implant shows a volume reduction of at least 30%, when 70mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is immersed in 50 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride for 10 minutes at 37°C. Further optionally, the implant shows a volume reduction is at least 50%; wherein, optionally, the volume reduction is at least 70%.
Optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of at least one drug is dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix, in which the at least one drug has at least a localised pharmacological action.
Further optionally, the at least one drug is selected from anaesthetics, optionally, local anaesthetics; opioid-type analgesics; anti-inflammatory analgesics; chemotherapeutic agents; and anti-microbial agents, such as antibacterials, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of any thereof, or a combination of any thereof. Still further optionally, the at least one drug is selected from amino amide anaesthetics or salts thereof, opioid-type analgesics or salts thereof and non- steroidal anti—inflarnmatory analgesics, or a mixture thereof. Optionally, the at least one amino amide anaesthetic is selected fiom lidocaine, prilocaine, bupivicaine and its enantiomer levobupivacaine, ropivacaine, mepivacaine, dibucaine, including the hydrochloride salts of any thereof, or a mixture of any thereof; wherein the amino amide anaesthetic is, optionally, bupivacaine and its enantiomer levobupivacaine, including the hydrochloride salts of either thereof; wherein the amino amide anaesthetic is, further optionally, bupivicaine including its hydrochloride salt. Optionally, the at least one opioid-type analgesics is selected from morphine and its salts; diamorphine and its hydrochloride salt; desomorphine; codeine and its salts; hydrocodone and its bitartrate salt; hydromorphone and its hydrochloride salt; oxycodone; oxymorphone; fentanyl and its related analogues comprising alfentanil, sufentanil, remifentanil, carfentanil and lofentanil; buprenorphine and its hydrochloride salt, tramadol and its hydrochloride and tartrate salts, tapentadol, or a mixture of any thereof. Optionally, the at least non-steroidal anti—inflammatory drug is selected fiom diclofenac sodium and potassium salts, ketoprofen and its active enantiomer dexketoprofen, naproxen and its sodium salt, ibuprofen and its sodium salt and its active enantiomer dexibuprofen, meloxicam, piroxicam, indomethacin, acetylsalicylic acid, or a mixture of any thereof.
Optionally, the invention discloses a sterile drug delivery implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix having a relative viscosity measured in an Ostwald viscometer, when the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed to homogeneity at a concentration of 0.56 g in 100ml deionised water at pH 4.5 and 37°C of greater than 1.5. Further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 1.7. Further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 2.5.
Alternatively, the invention discloses a sterile drug delivery implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix having a relative viscosity in a Brookfield viscometer that is at least similar to the relative viscosity of the fibrillar collagen matrix of a non-sterile drug delivery implant, each at pH 4.5 and 37°C. Optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 95 %i of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is more than the relative viscosity of the non- sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. More specifically, such viscosity can be measured using the Brookfield Digital Rheometer DV-III+ with circulating bath and Rheocalc software, as follows. .14.
For a single point measurement, select the appropriate spindle for the sample to be tested.
Attach the spindle to the rheometer and place the bubble-free sample in the heating chamber.
Set the temperature at which the sample will be tested and let the sample equilibrate to that temperature. Set the spindle speed to attain the required shear force and verify that the torque is between 10% and 100% to achieve good accuracy. If this torque level is not reached, the speed and or the spindle should be modified. Once this is reached, the viscosity can be read on the visual display unit of the rheometer, or a single point measurement program can be started.
An average of 3 viscosity values should be taken.
Preferably, a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of at least one drug is dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix. It will, of course, be appreciated that, if one or more drugs are dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix, then the relative viscosity values given above and the viscosity values given above and measured according to Example 1, refer to the fibrillar collagen matrix itself before any clrug(s) are dispersed therein and not to the drug delivery implant comprising at least one drug dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix.
Optionally, the drug delivery implant also shows a volume reduction of at least 30% when an implant is immersed in excess saline for 10 minutes at 37°C. Optionally, the volume reduction is at least 50%. Further optionally, the volume reduction is at least 70%.
Without being bound by theory, it is thought that the primary influence on implant collapse is the microstructure within the fibrillar collagen matrix. This is controlled by the fibrillar nature of the collagen and the concentration and pH of the collagen suspension, from which the fibrillar collagen matrix is formed. The structure of the present drug delivery implant after purification is a combination of fibrils and microfibrils and it is thought that itis this fibrous nature that influences the microstructure created in the implant after lyophilisation. Figure 11 illustrates the microstructure of a bupivacaine~containing implant of the invention.
For the suspension to be used to prepare a drug delivery implant, collagen concentrations of up to ll.2 mg/ml are used. For the pH, the upper limit of the collagen suspension (whether the drug is present or is not) should be set at pH 4.9. pH 4.9 has been empirically chosen so that the suspension is sufficiently acidic to allow for swelling of the collagen fibres and thereby reduce the viscosity to facilitate suspension hornogenisation and facilitate downstream processing, such as pumping into the moulds. For example, when the drug is bupivacaine hydrochloride, the final pH of the collagen suspension, after the addition of the drug, is ideally pH 3.9 1 0.3, although before the drug addition the target pH is 4.5. .15.
In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided a process for preparing a drug delivery implant according to the first aspect of the invention, the process comprising crosslinking the fibrillar collagen matrix and sterilising the drug delivery implant. The crosslinking and sterilisation steps can be simultaneously achieved by selecting those forms of sterilisation that, as well as causing some level of molecular damage (e.g. scission resulting from radiation), promote crosslinking and either restore the degree of crossljnking to that observed in the native unsterile fibrillar collagen matrix or even enhance the degree of crosslinking beyond that observed in the native unsterile fibrillar collagen matrix. The crosslinking and sterilisation steps can be simultaneously achieved by selecting those forms of sterilisation that, as well as causing some level of molecular damage (e. g. scission resulting from radiation), promote crosslinking and then carrying out those forms of sterilisation under conditions such that the fibrillar collagen matrix has, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 rnPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas, when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of 2mM HCl at a pH of less than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/- O.5°C. Alternatively, or additionally, the fibrillar collagen matrix can be sterilised using e-beam sterilisation or by gamma irradiation (at least the latter of which can create crosslinks in synthetic polymers but the level of scission damage is greater and so is not compensated by the radiation crosslinks) and can be separately crosslinked by treating with dehydrothermal crosslinking or chemical crosslinking, or both, before, during or after e-beam sterilisation or gamma irradiation.
Optionally, the crosslinking step is carried out on the fibrillar collagen matrix, before or after incorporation of the at least one drug. Further optionally, the crosslinking step is selected from ethylene oxide (BO) sterilisation, electron beam (E-beam) sterilisation, dehydrothermal crosslinking, chemical crosslinking, or a combination thereof.
Optionally, the crosslinking step is ethylene oxide (BO) sterilisation, wherein the ethylene oxide (E0) sterilisation conditions optionally comprise an ethylene oxide (E0) sterilisation time of 6 hours with a chamber pressure of 3.6 to 4.1 bar, a chamber temperature of 30°C to 40°C and an ethylene oxide concentration of more than 1300 mg BO/l. Optionally, the crosslinking step is electron beam (E-beam) sterilisation and the electron beam (E-beam) sterilisation is, optionally, carried out at a radiation dose of at least 15 l dehydrothermal crosslinking or chemical crosslinlcing, optionally selected from chemical .16. crosslinking, still further optionally selected from chemical crosslinking using glutaraldehyde, carbodiimidcs or organic peroxides. Further alternatively, the crosslinking step is selected from dehydrothermal crosslinking or chemical crosslinking and the implant is sterilised using ethylene oxide (E0) sterilisation, electron beam (E-beam) sterilisation or gamma irradiation; wherein the electron beam (B-beam) sterilisation or the gamma irradiation is optionally carried out at a radiation dose of at least 15 kGy.
Optionally, a volume reduction of at least 30% is obtained by lyophilising the collagen suspension at a collagen concentration of below 25 mg/ml, optionally in the range of 2.5 to 11.2 mg/ml, further optionally about 5.6mg/ml at a pH of less than 4.9 before any drug is added to the collagen suspension, to prepare the implant. Further optionally, the volume reduction of at least % is obtained by lyophilising the collagen suspension at a collagen concentration of below 25 mg/ml, optionally in the range of 2.5 to 11.2 mg/ml, further optionally about 5.6mg/ml at a pH of between 3.6 and 4.9 before any drug is added to the collagen suspension, to prepare the implant.
Still further optionally, a volume reduction of at least 30% is obtained by lyophilising the collagen suspension at a collagen concentration of less than 11.2 mg/ml, optionally about .6mg/ml, at a pH of about 4.5 before any drug is added to the collagen suspension. The volume reduction can at least 50%; at least 70%.
In a further aspect of the invention, there is provided use of a fibrillar collagen matrix having, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas when a collagen dispersion formed fiom 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of 2mM HCl at a pH of less than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/- 0.5°C for the manufacture of the implant of any one of Claims 1 to 10 for extended local delivery adjacent the site of implantation of at least one drug from the implant.
In a still further aspect of the invention, there is disclosed a process for preparing a drug delivery implant according to the first aspect of the invention, the process comprising crosslinking the fibrillar collagen matrix to a relative viscosity that is at least similar to the relative viscosity of a non—sterile drug delivery implant, each at pH 4.5 and 37°C. Optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 90% of the relative viscosity of the non—sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 95% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar .37. collagen matrix is more than the relative viscosity of the non—sterile fibrillar collagen matrix.
Still further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is within the range of about 90% of the relative viscosity of the non—sterile fibrillar collagen matrix to about times the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix, optionally within the range of about 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix to about 3 times the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix.
Optionally, the crosslinking step results in a relative viscosity measured in an Ostwald viscometer, when the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed to homogeneity at a concentration of 0.5 6g in 100ml deionised water at pH 4.5 and 37°C of greater than 1.5. Further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 1.7. Further optionally, the relative viscosity is greater than 2.5.
Alternatively, the crosslinking step results in a relative viscosity in a Brookfield viscometer that is at least similar to the relative viscosity of the fibrillar collagen matrix of a non—sterile drug delivery implant. Optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 90% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Further optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is at least 95% of the relative viscosity of the non-sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. Still fiirther optionally, the relative viscosity of the sterile fibrillar collagen matrix is more than the relative viscosity of the non- sterile fibrillar collagen matrix. .
The crosslinking step can be ethylene oxide (E0) sterilisation, electron beam (E-beam) sterilisation, dehydrothermal crosslinking, chemical crosslinlcing, or a combination thereof.
Without being bound by theory, it is postulated that the increased relative viscosity is caused by increased crosslinking, so that any suitable crosslinking agents, subject to modification, should achieve the same end result.
In a still further aspect of the invention, there is disclosed a process for preparing a drug delivery implant according to the second aspect of the invention, the process comprising preparing the fibrillar collagen suspension at a concentration of less than 25 mg/ml, optionally, in a concentration range of 2.5 to 11.2 mg/ml and at a pH of less than 4.9, optionally in the range of3.6 to 4.9.
In a further aspect of the invention, the invention is directed to a chug delivery implant showing a volume reduction of least 30%, when 70mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix, is immersed in 50 ml saline for 10 minutes at 37°C. Optionally, the volume reduction is at least 50%. Further optionally, the volume reduction is at least 70%. In a still further aspect of the invention, there is provided a process for preparing a drug delivery implant showing a volume reduction of least %, when 70mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix, is immersed in 50 ml saline for 10 minutes at 37°C, the process comprising preparing the fibrillar collagen suspension at a concentration of less than 25mg/ml, optionally in a concentration range of 2.5 to 11.2 mg/ml and at a pH of less than 4.9, optionally in the range of 3.6 to 4.9.
Biodegradable polymers make ideal vehicles for localised drug delivery. Collagen offers the advantages of a natural and well-established biocompatible material, together with its complimentary wound healing and haemostatic properties. This technology uses collagen for localised drug delivery, based upon a type I collagen matrix derived from bovine or equine Achilles tendon. The drug delivery implants of the first aspect of the invention may be provided as sponges. More specifically, the drug delivery implants of the first aspect of the invention may be formatted as a lyophilised porous sponge (Figure 1). In vivo, drug is released by a combination of diffusion and natural enzymatic breakdown of the fibrillar collagen matrix.
The fibrillar collagen matrix itself is fully resorbed within one to seven weeks according to implant location (i. a. well vascularised areas versus bone cavities): The implant is used as a drug delivery system for localised pharmacological action. A wide variety of drugs are known to act locally, including antibacterials, anaesthetics, analgesics and anti~inflarnmatories, all providing great potential for utilisation of the technology (either as single active or combination active products).
The drug delivery implant has been developed based on a fibrillar collagen matrix that retains the triple helical structure of the collagen molecule and is ideal as a drug delivery system. This is because, unlike other collagen sponges, this porous collagen structure collapses as soon as it becomes wet, thus preventing any expansion and compression of surrounding tissues/nerves.
One of the key features of this drug delivery implant is the fact that the collagen matrix is a leave-behind implant that does not put pressure on surrounding tissues/nerves as the matrix collapses and does not expand and is thus ideal for localised drug delivery.
Another key feature of this technology is the in-vivo release profile of certain drugs from the drug delivery device of the present invention, observed through pharmacokinetic (PK) assessments in both animals and humans. The PK profile of such systems indicates, surprisingly, a double peak in serum concentration. One possible explanation for this is as follows; the crystalline drug in the sponge matrix dissolves, facilitating collapse of the collagen .19. matrix structure and yielding the initial release of drug and the associated first peak in the serum PK profile. The second phase of drug release is slower from the collapsed sponge matrix. It is thought that this may be due to the reduction in porosity and formation of a hydrogel-type material, which affords the second PK peak. This double PK peak phenomenon is associated with an extended clinical efficacy for the drug.
One influence on the formation of the hydro gel-type material by absorption of fluid by the collagen sponge matrix is the level of cro sslinking in the sponge matrix. This can be increased, by, for example ethylene oxide (E0) sterilisation or electron beam (B-beam) sterilisation. EO sterilisation and E-beam sterilisation are thought to induce cro sslinking in the collagen molecule (E0 sterilisation, Friess 1998) and this is thought to lead to a higher density and viscosity layer on absorption of fluid by the collagen sponge. This subsequently has an influence on drug release from the collapsed sponge and thus accounts for the second PK peak.
Method A : Crosslinking by Ethylene Oxide (E0) Sterilisation E0 sterilisation plays an important role in the healthcare industry. E0 is a potent, anti- microbial agent that can kill all known viruses, bacteria and fungi, annihilating even the mo st sterilisation-resistant types of microorganisms, bacterial spores. E0 is a small molecule in which two carbon and four hydrogen atoms are joined to one oxygen atom iii a highly strained ring. Because of the chernical's Very low boiling point (l0.4°C), it becomes active at room temperature. It vaporises and permeates rapidly through packaging and dissolving in substances like plastic and rubber. BO readily kills all types of microorganisms under ordinary atmospheric conditions. Its fragile molecular bonds allow it to quickly react with a wide variety of compounds. The resulting chemical reaction is called alkylation.
Effective sterilisation relies on a number of process variables during the sterilisation cycle including (1) a sufficient dose of E0 must be used for an adequate length of time to kill the most resistant microorganisms; (2) adequate humidity must be present to facilitate the process and (3) the dose of E0 required depends on the temperature of the process (the higher the temperature, the lower the dose of EO necessary to sterilise.) In order to protect the collagen polymer and to maintain the physical structure of the matrix (especially in the case of the lyophilised sponge), the use of product (drug delivery implant) temperatures above 40°C — 42°C are to be avoided. One suitable BO steriliser is Type 15009 VD steriliser manufactured by DMB Wiesbaden with a chamber volume of this steriliser is about 15001, but other models and chamber sizes can be used. .20.
Suitable BO sterilisation conditions for use in the sterilisation step of the process of the present invention comprise evacuation down to between —0.07 and -0.8 bar, following which the chamber is charged with sterilising gas up to between +0.4 and +4 bar for 4-6 hours at 30° ~ 60°C. Desorption is effected by alternating +0.6 — 1.0 bar overpressure and -0.06 - 0.8 bar under~pressure on a 10 - 30 minute cycle for not less than hours.
Other cycles that can be used for the product involve steam injections to enhance the sterilisation process efficiency with secondary evacuation down to -0.268 bar, followed by EC gas injection at incremental pressure up to 0.385 bar at a temperature of 30-60°C for 4 hours exposure. Desorption is effected by cycling between vacuum pressure of 0.068 bar to a pressurised wash with Nitrogen or air at 0.813 bar to atmospheric pressure at the end of "the cycle. It will be appreciated that the temperature and pressure of the B0 sterilisation have different functions - temperature enhances the E0 reaction and, therefore, efficiency and pressure is used to initially push the E0 into the product and later to draw the gas out at the end of the cycle under vacuum.
Method B : Crosslinking by Dehydrothermal and Chemical Crosslinking Processes Another means of creating crosslinks in collagen material includes dehydrothermal and chemical crosslinking processes. Crosslinking is defined as the establishment of chemical links between the molecular chains in polymers. Collagen fibres can be crosslinked by severe dehydration (dehydrothermal crosslinking) at elevated temperatures and by the use of crosslinking agents including glutaraldehyde, carbodiimides and organic peroxides.
The crosslink initiated by glutaraldehyde occurs by the reaction of the glutaraldehyde aldehyde group with two o.—arnine groups of either lysine or hydroxylysine. Two amine groups are used in every glutaraldehyde-induced primary amine crosslink.
Dehydrothermal (DHT) drying is a physical method of crosslinking that exposes the collagen fibrils to heat at low pressure, driving off residual water molecules. It is believed that these drying conditions initiate the formation of a lysinoalanine amino acid, which fonns an amino acid link and is initiated by a hydroxyl group, perhaps from the numerous hydroxyproline residues of the collagen molecule.
Chemical crosslinking agents can be divided into two groups. If the two reactive ends are identical, they are called homobifunctional and those agents with two dissimilar reactive ends are called heterobifunctional. Homobifunctional crosslinkers (including glutaraldehyde, which .21. is an amine-reactive homobifunctional crosslinker) are used in one step reactions while the heterobifunctional crosslinkers are used in two-step sequential reactions, wherein the least labile reactive end is reacted first. Hornobifunctional crosslinking agents have the tendency to result in self-conjugation, polymerisation, and intracellular crosslinking. On the other hand, heterobifunctional agents allow more controlled two step sequential reaction which minimises undesirable intra-molecular cross reaction and polymerisation.
The most widely used heterobifunctionals are those with an amine-reactive NHS-ester at one end and sulfliydryl reactive group at the other end. Since the NHS—ester is the least stable in aqueous medium, it is reacted first. After removing unreacted agents, the reaction with the second reactive group is allowed to proceed. The sulihydryl reactive groups are generally maleirnides, pyridyl disulfides and or-haloacetyls. Other widely used crosslinkers are carbodiimides that facilitate reaction between carboxylates (—COOH) and primary amines (~ NH2). There are also heterobifunctional cro sslinkers with one photoreactive end.
Method C : Crosslinking by E-Beam Radiation Sterilisation E-beam irradiation involves an electron accelerator to expose a material to a stream of highly energised electrons or B~particles. The electron beam linear accelerator works similarly to a television tube. Instead of electrons being widely dispersed and hitting a phosphorescent screen at low energy levels, they are concentrated and accelerated close to the speed of light. This produces very quick reactions on molecules in the product being irradiated. E-beam or beta radiation is used in the polymer and medical device industries to create crosslinks to strengthen polymeric materials. E-beam crosslinking technology uses irradiation to link together groups of polymers. The radiation causes binding to occur at multiple sites along the polymer chains.
The result of crosslinking is greater tensile and impact strength, increased durability and resistance to deformation, superior solvent and chemical resistance, and greater resistance to abrasion and stress fractures. E—bea.m radiation of naturally occurring polymers is generally reported as resulting in degradation of the polymer, however, E-beam is being developed for use as a method for crosslinking hydrogels produced from natural polymers (Radiation Processing of Polysaccharides International Atomic Energy Agency 2004 report). Sterilisation by E-beam has also been suggested as a means to avoid decreases in mechanical properties observed following garnma~irradiation of collagen and chondroitin 4-,6-sulphate biomaterials designed for the coverage of serious burns (Berthod et al. Clinical Materials 1994 l5(4):259—— 65). However, studies comparing the physicochemical and biodegradative properties of human .22. amniotic membranes cross-linked via gamma radiation, E-beam radiation or glutaraldehyde chemical crosslinking showed a decrease in tensile strength and elongation at break of the amniotic membrane in both the gamma and B-beam irradiated membranes. This decrease in tensile strength and elongation at break of the amniotic membrane are suggested to be caused by scission of collagen chains through irradiation (Valentino et al. Archives of Otolaryngology—-—~Head and Neck Surgery 2000 126(2):2 1 5-9).
E-Beam Sterilisation E—beam sterilisation is rapidly growing in the medical industry as it offers many advantages over other sterilisation methods. As compared to B0 sterilisation, E—beam radiation does not result in residues and the process takes minutes as opposed to days or even weeks. A conveyor or cart system moves the product being sterilised under the E-beam at a predetermined speed to obtain the desired electron dosage. The medical industry standard dosage is 25kGy, but lower doses, for example at least l5kGy and / or for example no more than 40l dependent on bioburden levels in the product. Product can be sterilised in the finished packaged form and there is no need for further processing steps after radiation, unlike for E0 sterilisation. There is also no holding period for the dissipation of residues after radiation unlike with E0.
Suitable E-Beam sterilisation conditions for use in the sterilisation step of the process of the present invention comprise an electron dosage of, for example, from 15 to 40kGy, optionally at least 25kGy, but lower doses can be used dependent on the desired bioburden levels in the product.
Drugs The types of drugs suitable for use in or on the drug delivery implant of the first and second aspects of the present invention include compounds, optionally, but not essentially water- soluble compounds, such as the salts of amino amide anaesthetics, including lidocaine, bupivacaine, ropivacaine and rnepivacaine and analgesics, in particular the soluble salts of narcotic analgesics including morphine, codeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone and oxycodone. Other compounds that may be suitable for delivery by this system include certain anti-inflammatory drugs like NSAIDS (naproxen sodium, diclofenac sodium). Optionally, the drugs suitable for use in the drug delivery implant of the first and second aspects of the present invention include water-soluble compounds such as the salts of amino amide anaesthetics, .23. including lidocaine, bupivacaine, ropivacaine and mepivacaine. Further optionally, the drug suitable for use in the drug delivery implant of the first and second aspects of the present invention is bupivacaine.
The types of drugs suitable for use in or on the drug delivery implant of the first and second aspects of the present invention include Local Anaesthetics such as, but not limited to, lidocaine, prilocaine, bupivicaine and its single enantiomer levobupivacaine, ropivacaine, mepivacaine, dibucaine, as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of any of these local anaesthetics, including the hydrochloride salts of all the above.
NSAID Analgesics such as, but not limited to, diclofenac sodium and potassium salts, ketoprofen and its active enantiorner dexketoprofen, naproxen and its sodium salt, ibuprofen and its sodium salt and its active entantiomer dexibuprofen, meloxicain, piroxicam, indomethacin, acetylsalicylic acid, as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of any of these NSAID analgesics Opioid and related analgesics such as, but not limited to, morphine and it salts including sulphate and hydrochloride, diamorphine and its hydrochloride salt, desomorphine, codeine and its salts including phosphate, sulphate and hydrochloride, hydrocodone and its bitartrate salt, hydromorphone and its hydrochloride salt, oxycodone, oxymorphone; fentanyl and its related analogues alfentanil, sufentanil, remifentanil, carfentanil and lofentanil; buprenorphine and its hydrochloride salt, tramadol and its hydrochloride and tartrate salts and tapentadol.
Chemotherapeutic agents, such as, but not limited to 5~Fluorouracil.
Anti~rnicrobials Specific embodiments of the invention will now be demonstrated by reference to the following general methods of manufacture and examples. It should be understood that these examples are disclosed solely by way of illustrating the invention and should not be taken in any way to limit the scope of the present invention.
Example 1 —Determination of Viscosity of a Collagen Dispersion Materials 0 collagen implants, for example, sponges, or portion thereof, sampled to contain at least mg collagen. The collagen dispersions do not contain added salt from, for example, .24. a drug. More specifically, the collagen sponges used for the determination of the viscosity of the collagen dispersions do not contain added salt from, for example, a drug. 0 2 mmol HCI solution 0 35 ml centrifuge tubes II. Equipment 1. Sample preparation 0 High shear homogeniser (U ltra-turrax UT25 (IKA), 18 mm wide head) 0 Calibrated pH—meter (Cyber Scan PH310) 0 Calibrated Digital Thermometer (ReiTech RTZOO-02) 0 Calibrated Timer 0 Ultrasonic Bath (Bandelin Sonorex Super l0P, volume: 2 litres) 2. Viscosity measurement 0 Brookfield DVlII+ Rheorneter 0 Brookfield TC-501 circulating water bath with programmable controller 0 Spindle ULA, with ULA-3 IY sample chamber (volume ~70 ml empty, ~20 ml with spindle inserted) o Brookfield Rhe0calc32 Software, V3.1-1 III. Methodology Sample preparation Using a scissors, cut the amount of implant, for example, sponge(s) containing 140 mg of collagen into small pieces (each measuring about lxl cm) into a 35 ml centrifuge tube. Add 25 ml of 2 mmol HCl to the centrifuge tube. Homo genise using the IKA UTZS U1tra-Turrax/ 1 8 mm shaft for 2-3 minutes until the dispersion is visually homogeneous, and the temperature of the dispersion has reached at least 3 8.5°C and not more than 42°C. The time taken to achieve this is in the range 2 mins 10 secs and 3 mins 20 secs. Measure the pH and, if required, adjust down to not more than 3.5 using 1M HCI. If the pH is less than 3.5, then adjustment is not required. Degas the dispersion until no bubbles are visible (less than 2 minutes) using the sonic bath at maximum strength (~480W) and room temperature.
Viscosity measurement Carefully pour 16 ml of the degassed dispersion into the ULA chamber and check the sample for bubbles. Remove bubbles using a plastic pipette, if necessary. Carefiilly introduce the ULA spindle into the ULA chamber. Place the ULA chamber into the temperature~controlled .25. double-envelope and attach the spindle to the coupling nut. Input the settings for the viscosity measurement into the software: Temperature 30.0 +/- 0.5°C Equilibration time: 15 minutes Number of data points/sample: 6 Data reduction Rotation speed: 20 rpm (shear rate = 245") Determine the viscosity for each sample until three consecutive values have a %RSD < 5 .0; the sample viscosity is defined as the mean value of these three data points. Using_new implants or sponges, repeat the method until at least 10 (maximum 12) sample viscosity measurements are obtained. Calculate the average, standard deviation and %RSD of all sample replicates.
Using the above-mentioned methodology, the viscosity of unsterilised collagen sponges was determined and the data are set out in the table below: Non-Sterile: It will be observed that unsterilised sponges show an average viscosity of 15 3 milliPascals (mPas).
Using the above—mentioned methodology, the viscosity of collagen sponges sterilised by B beam using Method C above by a radiation dose of at least 251-{Gy was determined and the data are set out in the table below: NS1 NS2 NS3 NS4 NS5 NS6 NS7 N88 N89 NS10 NS11 NS12 161 164 151 141 145 149 173 149 146 150 163 141 Viscosity 169 160 155 142 152 161 178 142 154 142 163 140 (mPas) 156 160 155 142 144 154 177 149 143 149 158 137 Average 162 16_l 153 142 147 155 176 147 148 147 161 139 StDev 6 2 2 1 4 6 3 4 6 4 3 2 CV(%) 3.9 1.1 1.2 0.5 2.8 3.8 1.6 2.8 3.7 2.8 1.9 1.3 Average St dev %CV n=-12 153 10 6.8 .26.
E-Beam: EB1 EB2 EB3 EB4 EB5 EB6 EB7 EB8 EB9 EB10 117 115 111 117 114 111 96 117 118 102 Viscosity 111 125 106 112 108 112 102 123 110 95 (mPas) 119 115 112 120 113 113 100 114 121 99 Average 116, 118 110 116 112 112 99 118 117 98 St dev 4 6 4 4 3 1 3 5 6 4 CV (%) 3.8 4.7 3.2 3.8 2.9 0.9 2.9 3.9 4.7 3.6 Average St dev %CV n=10 112 7 6.5 It will be observed that collagen sponges sterilised by E~beam show an average viscosity of 112 mPas.
Using the above-mentioned methodology, the viscosity of collagen sponges sterilised by E0 under Method A above (specifically, evacuation down to -0.8 bar, following which the chamber is charged with sterilising gas (BO / CO2 mixture, containing 15% E0 w/W) up to between +4 bar (range 3.6-4.1 bar) for 6 hours (+/- 10 minutes) at 32° - 40°C; desorption is effected by alternating +0.6 bar overpressure and -0.8 bar underpressure for less than 12 hours) was determined and the data are set out in the table below: E0 Sterilised: E01 E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E08 E09 E010 E011 E012 188 189 156 189 205 169 175 176 179 192 187 152 Viscosity 193 196 161 194 191 162 169 190 173 206 170 157 (mPas) 180 178 157 195 203 173 173 181 184 193 179 157 Average 187 188 158 193 199 168 172 182 179 197 179 156 St dev 6 9 2 3 7’ 6 3 7 5 8 9 3 CV (%) 3.4 4.7 1.5 1.6 3.7 3.3 1.8 4.0 2.9 4.0 4.7 1.8 Average n=12 St dev 180 14 %CV 7.9 .27.
It will be observed that collagen sponges sterilised by BO show an average viscosity of 180 mPas.
Using the above-mentioned methodology, the viscosity of collagen sponges sterilised by gamma irradiation at a radiation dose of at least 25 kGy was determined and the data are set out in the table below: Gamma Sterilised: G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9 G10 G11 G12 105 90 85 89 76 77 76 73 94 100 89 81 Viscosity 110 92 84 87 84 79 76 76 101 100 84 89 (mPas) 90 87 84 86 81 71 102 97 86 82 Average 105 92 86 87 82 81 78 . 73 99 99 87 85 St dev 4 2 3 1 4 3 3 2 4 2 2 4 CV (%) 4.0 1.9 3.9 1.2 4.4 4.1 4.2 3.3 4.4 2.0 2.6 4.4 Average Stdev %CV n--12 88 10 10.9 It will be observed that collagen sponges sterilised by gamma irradiation show an average viscosity of 88 mPas.
Summary viscosity data are presented below: Sterilisation mode Gamma Sample # Non Sterilised E—beam E0 irradiated S1 162 116 187 105 S2 161 1 1 8 1 88 92 S3 153 1 10 158 S4 142 116 193 87 S5 147 112 199 82 S6 155 112 168 81 S7 176 99 172 78 S8 147 118 182 73 S9 148 117 179 99 S10 147 98 197 99 S11 161 — 179 87 S12 139 ~ 156 85 Average 153 112 180 88 St dev 10 7 I4 10 "/oCV 6.8 6.5 7.9 10.9 Example 2- T-test: Is there a statistically significant difference in viscosity between types of sterilisation? H0: There is no significant difference between the viscosity of sponges from one Group when statistically compared to another.
H1: There is a significant difference between the viscosity of sponges from one Group when statistically compared to another.
The table below shows a t—test comparing the viscosity of E0 sterilised collagen sponges with the viscosity of non—sterilised (NS) collagen sponges: t-Test: Two-Sample Assuming Equal Variances E0 NS Mean 1 80 1 5 3 Variance 204 109 Observations 12 12 Pooled Variance 156 Hypothesised Mean Difference 0 df 22 tsm, 5.21 .29.
P(T<=t) two-tail 3E-05 tstat tVVO-tail alpha 0.03 Because tgm is greater than tcmical two-tail (Tc), H0 is rejected and, therefore, there is a statistically significant difference between the viscosity of NS sponges and the viscosity of E0 sterilised sponges (T—test = 2.32, df =22, p = 313-5).
The table below shows a t~test comparing the Viscosity of non-sterilised (NS) collagen sponges with the viscosity of E—beaIn sterilised (BB) collagen sponges: t-Test: Two-Sample Assuming Equal Variances NS EB Mean 153 1 l2 Variance 109 53 Observations 12 10 Pooled Variance 84 I-Iypothesised Mean Difference 0 df 20 tsta, 10.57 P(T<=t) two-tail IE-09 tsm two-tail 2.34 alpha 0.03 Because ism is greater than tcmical two-tail (Tc), H0 is rejected and, therefore, there is a statistically significant difference between the viscosity of NS sponges and the viscosity of EB sterilised sponges (T-test = 2.34, df =20, p = 1E-9).
The table below shows a t-test comparing the viscosity of E-beam sterilised (EB) collagen sponges with the viscosity of Gamma sterilised (G) collagen sponges: t—Test: Two-Sample Assuming Equal Variances EB G 88 Variance 53 92 Mean Observations 10 12 Pooled Variance 75 Hypothesised Mean Difference 0 df 20 tsm 6.42 P(I‘<=t) two-tail 3E-06 tsm two-tail 2.34 alpha 0.03 Because tgm is greater than tcmicag two-tail (Tc), H0 is rejected and, therefore, there is a statistically significant difference between the viscosity of EB sterilised sponges and the viscosity of G sterilised sponges. (T-test = 2.34, df =20, p = 3B-6).
In summary, the T-test can be used to show that there is a statistically significant difference between the viscosity of NS sponges and either the viscosity of B0 sterilised sponges or the viscosity of EB sterilised sponges, as well as, between the viscosity of BB sterilised sponges and the viscosity of G sterilised sponges.
Example 3 —~ Comparison of E0 sterilisation and gamma radiation Characterisation work was conducted to compare the effect of E0 sterilisation and gamma radiation on the fibrillar collagen matrix using different analytical techniques. The results demonstrate that BO sterilisation of collagen leads to crosslinking in the collagen molecule whereas, in contrast, gamma radiation leads to chain scission within the collagen molecule.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DS C) analysis was conducted on non-sterile, EO sterilised and gamma radiated placebo collagen sponges. The samples were compressed by hand and cut into small rectangular pieces. These pieces were then placed in aluminium pans and sealed.
Two samples from the same sponge were tested for comparative purposes. The DSC used was a TA 2910 differential scanning calorimeter with sample sizes between 3.60 and 3.90 mg. All DSC tests were carried out under a 20 mL per minute flow of nitrogen to prevent oxidation.
The resulting DSC scans (see Figure 2) demonstrated that the thermal behaviour of the B0 sterilised collagen samples is different to the gamma radiated samples, which in turn confirms that the thermodynamic properties of the collagen sponge matrix are dependent upon the method of sterilisation. In essence, the DSC profile for the E0 product is similar to the non- sterile and, although both methods of sterilisation are likely to cause some breakdown of either the collagen molecule itself or crosslinks within the collagen structure, it is hypothesised that BO also creates more crosslinks at different points which may compensate for the breakdown.
Whilst the unsterilised sponge behaves in a similar manner as the E0 sterilised sponge with regard to drug release and collapse, the uristerilised sponge cannot be used as a surgical implant or wound care product. It will be appreciated that the drug delivery implants ofthe present invention need to be sterilised, in order to be used as surgical implants or as wound care products.
Hydration Studies Collagen sponge samples, as detailed in Table 1, were weighed and placed into glass Petri dishes containing deionised water. These Petri dishes were then stored in an oven at 37°C.
After a period of 24 hours, the Petri dishes were removed from the oven and the weight of each sample was recorded. This procedure was repeated every 24 hours for two weeks and each type of collagen sponge, Table l, was tested in triplicate. The average weight increase at each timepoint was calculated.
Table 1 Samples used in the hydration studies Collagen Sponges: Non—sterilised collagen BO sterilised collagen Gamma sterilised collagen As expected, there was an increase in the overall weight of each sample as presented in Figure . The breakdown of the fibrillar collagen structure by gamma sterilisation was evident in that this sample absorbed the least deionised water and, after a period of two weeks, the sample had lost much of its structural integrity. This suggests that gamma irradiation of the fibrillar collagen structure had initiated chain scission, resulting in a lower molecular weight material with fewer crosslinks. This corresponds with the findings of Noah, E.M. et_ al (2002). The largest weight increase occurred in the samples containing the E0 sterilised collagen. This would suggest that the E0 sterilised collagen sponges have an increased crosslinked density when compared to the gamma sterilised sponges.
Viscosity Studies Viscosity studies were performed on each of the collagen sponge samples as detailed in Table 1 using a B type Ostwald viscometer at 37°C. The viscometer was rinsed several times with B deionised water and allowed to dry in an oven at 80°C. The viscometer was then cooled to room temperature after which time it was filled between the marks, B and Z as depicted in Figure 4b, with deionised water. The viscometer was then placed into a temperature controlled water bath at 37°C and the solution was allowed to equilibrate to the required temperature.
Using a pipette bulb, connected at P, the solution was sucked above the graduation mark ‘X’ after which the pipette bulb was released. When the meniscus passed “A”, a stopwatch was started until it reached point “B” after which time the stopwatch was stopped and the flow time was recorded. This procedure was repeated three times and the average value was used. This value is known mathematically as "to The viscometer was then washed and dried in an oven at 80°C.
The collagen sponge samples were prepared as follows: 0.56 g of the sponge and 0.2ml of acetic acid were placed in 99.2ml of deionised water; the solution was then heated to approximately 37°C. The pH value was monitored, 4.5 +/- 0.2 and, when applicable, 0.1M sodium hydroxide solution was added to bring the solution to the required pH for homogenisation. The samples were then homogenised using a suitable blender. This procedure was repeated for each of the collagen sponges and the homogenised solutions were then analysed using the Ostwald viscometer as previously described. The average values obtained are known mathematically as “tsol Using the values obtained, to and zsol, the relative and specific visco sity were calculated for each sponge, Where Relative viscosity 1] , = tsol/to (eq 1) Thus the results obtained from this study are presented in Table 2. .33.
Table 2 Viscosity results obtained for each of the collagen sponges tested at 3 7°C Samples 11, BO sterilised collagen sponge 4.47 Gamma sterilised collagen sponge 1.28 Non-sterilised collagen sponge 1.6 As illustrated in Table 2, the relative viscosity result for the gamma sterilised collagen sponge is lower than the result obtained for the non-sterilised collagensponge. In addition, the relative viscosity results for the non-sterilised sponge is lower than the result obtained for the B0 sterilised sponge. Whilst the DSC data of Example 1 suggest that BO sterilised and non- sterilised collagen sponges are comparable, the relative viscosity data would seem to suggest that the B0 sterilised collagen sponge was more crosslinked than the other collagen sponges tested and this trend was also evident from the results of the hydration studies (Figure 3).
Studies comparing the physicochemical and biodegradative properties of human amniotic membranes crosslinked via gamma radiation or by chemical means Via glutaraldehyde showed a decrease in tensile strength and elongation at break of the amniotic membrane in both the gamma and E—beam irradiated membranes. This decrease in tensile strength and elongation at break of the amniotic membrane are suggested to be caused by scission of collagen chains through irradiation (Valentino et al. Archives of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery 2000 126(2):2l5—9).
Example 4 - Effect of crosslinking by glutaraldehyde on the physical properties of fibrillar collagen matrices Another means of creating crosslinks in fibrillar collagen matrices is to use chemical crosslinking agents, such as glutaraldehyde, carbodiimides and organic peroxides.
To assess the effect of crosslinlcing on the physical properties of fibrillar collagen matrices, the chemical crosslinking agent, glutaraldehyde (GTA), was added to collagen dispersions at a 1% collagen concentration and brought to pH 4.5:i:0.2 at levels of 0 to 0.8% w/W of the collagen content (see Table 3 — the glutaraldehyde concentration is expressed as a percentage of the collagen to be crosslinked). .34.
After the GTA was added, the pH was brought to the standard pH 4.5:t0.2 and drug delivery implants in the form of collagen sponges were manufactured by lyophilisation followed by gamma radiation at 32 kGy. The tensile strength of the resulting matrices was measured in wet form and showed an increase in tensile strength with increase in glutaraldehyde and likely correlating with increased of crosslinlcing (Table 3).
Table 3 Tensile Strength in Gluraraldehyde Crosslinked Collagen Sponges GTA Conc % of 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.8 collagen Wet Tensile Strength 0.55 0.63 0.77 0.72 1.12 (N) It is postulated that changes in the density and porosity of the matrix through crosslinking (by BO sterilisation, dehydration or chemical means) leads to changes in drug release profiles.
Example 5 — Bupivacaine-Containing Drug Delivery Implant (Bupivacaine Collagen Sponge) This drug delivery implant according to the first and second aspects of the invention is composed of a highly purified Type I collagen matrix containing the amide local anaesthetic bupivacaine hydrochloride (HCl). The system is terminally sterilised by ethylene oxide to yield a sterile matrix suitable for surgical implantation.
Method of Manufacture Collagen Extraction and Purification Coilagen can be extracted from a number of sources including animal hides and animal tendons. The collagen used in the drug delivery implant of the first and second aspects of the invention is derived from animal tendon (equine or bovine) and more preferably from bovine tendon. The extraction process for collagen is according to standard practice and well known to those skilled in the art. During the manufacturing process, milled bovine tendons are treated with a number of reagents, most importantly, with 1N sodium hydroxide (N aOI-I) to remove microbiological contamination, including prions.
Further reduction of the particle size of the collagen—containing material is followed by treatment with pepsin at approximate pH of 2.5, which is used to degrade contaminating serum components, primarily bovine serum albumin and causes detachment of non-helical portions of the collagen molecule (telopeptides). During this process the collagen material is partially solubilised in the acidic medium. After filtration, precipitation of the collagen is accomplished by means of manipulation of the pH (from pH of about 2.5 to pH of about 7.5). The fibrillar collagen material is finally precipitated out of solution and then concentrated by means of centrifugation.
Compounding Process and Equipment The collagen dispersion is manufactured in a -stainless steel vessel. The aqueous based dispersion is prepared using pre—heated (35—42°C) water and adjusted to pH 4.5i0.2. Without being bound by theory, it is thought that, when the bupivacaine is added to the collagen suspension at pH 4.5, the collagen sediments out and to reverse this, the pH is dropped to 3 .9 to allow the collagen to become re—dispersed (fibres are more swollen and solubility increases at the lower pH). . A pH of 3.9 is used for the equine collagen suspension to prevent precipitation but this is probably due to the higher level of cross—linl tend to be a lot older than the cattle used as tendon source).
High shear mixing is required to break up the collagen mass and expose the collagen fibres to the acidic medium. The homogeniser employed possesses a rotor- stator head that is designed to create high shear forces by pulling the material through the rotating homogeniser head and forcing it against the proximal stationary stator head. It is this design wiat facilitates the high shear forces required to separate the fibrous collagen mass at the beginning of suspension preparation.
The rotor/stator equipment used in the manufacturing process was selected based on existing in~house experience with this equipment. For example, an IKA Ultra-Turrax mixer may be used at a high speed for about 5-10 minutes, followed by low shear mixing after the addition of the drug for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Following completion of collagen suspension formation, the suspension is transferred to a closed heat-jacketed stainless steel vessel for final compounding. The jacket temperature is maintained at 37°C. The bupivacaine HCl is first dissolved in a portion of water under manual stirring; this solution premix is then introduced into the heat-j acketed SS vessel under low shear mixing to achieve homogeneity in the drug—loaded collagen suspension. The final .36. drug/collagen suspension is adjusted to pH 3.9iO.3 prior to filling into blister trays or lyophilisation moulds and the collagen concentration is O.56g/ 100ml. The pH of 3.9iO.3 was selected for the bupivacaine-collagen suspension to prevent the collagen sedimentation that would occur on addition of the drug. This pH supports the suspension of the collagen in the aqueous medium.
Filling/Lyophilisation Process and Equipment The filling process is performed using a positive displacement pump. The pump is valve-less, has ceramic pistons and works on the principle of positive displacement. Alternatively, a peristaltic pump could be used. The drug~collagen suspension can be filled into lyophilisation moulds or into blister trays. 12.5 grams of the drug~collagen suspension (containing the equivalent of 50mg bupivacaine HCl) is filled into a mould or blister with inner dimensions of 5cm X 5cm X l.3cm. Upon completion of tray filling, the filled moulds/blisters are placed into the lyophiliser. A commercially available lyophiliser (e. g. Christ lyophiliser) was utilised for lyophilisation of the bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implant. The lyophiliser operating console permits process cycle programming and an automated program cycle was established for the product to yield the lyophilised sponge in Figure 4a with approximate dimensions of cm X 5cm, with a thickness in the range of about 3.5 to about 5.0mm.
Packaging Process and Equipment Following completion of the lyophilisation cycle, the trays are removed from the shelves. If lyophilisation occurred in moulds, the sponges are removed from the moulds and packed into blister trays. The packaging process proceeds in two steps, inner blister packaging and sealing and outer (BO-type) pouch packaging and sealing. Sponge product is placed into inner PETG blisters and the blisters are then sealed with a Tyvek lid using pneumatic blister packing/sealing equipment. When lyophilisation occurs in the blister tray, there is no requirement for removal from the blister, so packaging is initiated with sealing of the blister. The sealed blister is then inserted into an outer E0 sterilisable pouch. One side of the outer pouch consists of a transparent polyester/LDPE foil laminate with a Tyvek strip seal while the other side an opaque polyester/LDPE laminate. Other outer pouch packaging can be used including aluminium oxide coated polyethylene materials or if E-beam radiation is used for sterilisation, an aluminium outer pouch can be used. The pouch is then sealed using continuous heat sealing equipment. This heat sealer facilitates the formation of a continuous seal at the open end of the pouch. The top part of the pouch includes two holes or a strip lined with Tyvek. These windows are specifically designed for the E0 gas sterilisation process and are gas permeable A only. The permeability of the windows facilitates permeation of EO gas during the terminal sterilisation process. The sealed product is transferred to the terminal E0 sterilisation process stage. Following sterilisation and ventilation, the outer pouch is resealed below the gas permeable windows and this gas permeable (top) portion is then removed from the pouch. This results in a fully sealed outer pouch containing a terminally sterilised sponge product.
E0 Sterilisation Process and Equipment Ethylene Oxide (C2H40) is a gas at operating temperature and sterilises via its action as a g powerful alkylating agent. Under the correct conditions, cellular constituents of organisms in such as nucleic acid complexes, functional proteins and enzymes will react with ethylene oxide, causing the addition of alkyl groups. As a result of the alkylation, cell reproduction is prevented and cell death ensues. Specific processing conditions and parameters must be met to achieve this effect within the target product; including, but not limited to, acceptable concentration of ethylene oxide in the chamber and a minimum water activity level within the organism.
The steriliser is a Model DMB 15009 VD (made by DMB Apparatebau GmbH of Germany), a two—door fully automated unit with a chamber capacity of 1500 l. A mixture of BO/CO2 at a ratio of 15:85 is used as the sterilisation gas. After sterilisation, the ethylene oxide is disposed of via two Donaldson catalytic converters.
Pre Sterilisation Eguilibration Sponges are prepared for sterilisation in a holding area with controlled environmental conditions (22 at 2°C and RH 25 — 65%) to allow the moisture level in the sponge to equilibrate. The desired moisture limit of Not Less Than 9% moisture (determined by Loss on Drying) must be achieved in the sponge prior to sterilisation.
Loading the Chamber The pouched sponge product is positioned in rows within stainless steel mesh baskets and placed in the sterilisation chamber. This ensures that the sterilisation gas is uniformly distributed in the chamber and that all sponges are exposed to an equivalent gas concentration.
The sterilisation process is based on a 4-bar pressure cycle, which is maintained for a sterilisation period of 6 hours, as described below. The steriliser is completely automatic, _ which means that the chamber can only be opened after completing the full sterilisation cycle.
Cycle Parameters The sterilisation cycle can be subdivided into the following phases: High-Pressure Test: System check in the high-pressure range; the cycle will be aborted if any leaks occur.
Low—Pressure Test: The chamber is charged with compressed air up to the sterilisation pressure of 4 bar and maintained at this pressure for 5 minutes. The cycle will be aborted if leaks from the chamber are detected. If the test is successful, the compressed air is released and the chamber is evacuated to -0.8 bar.
Gas Feeding: The system switches immediately to gas feed once the necessary vacuum has been achieved.
The liquid E0/CO2 mixture is evaporated and conditioned by the two gasifiers and the introduction of the gas into the chamber takes approximately 15 minutes for this 4 bar cycle.
The chamber heating system is activated during the preliminary program. All parameters for starting of sterilisation are fulfilled by the end of the gas feed phase.
Sterilisation: hours (half-time cycle: 3 hours) bar (limits: 3.6 to 4.1 bar) °C to 40°C >130O mg ETO/l Sterilisation time: Chamber pressure: Chamber temperature: Ethylene oxide concentration: Gas Discharge: Discharge of the sterilising gas from the chamber is accomplished under volumetric control via two Donaldson catalytic converters.
Desorption: Desorption of the gas occurs in the chamber. The temperature for this phase is the same as for sterilisation (30°C to 40°C). The chamber is alternately evacuated (to -0.8 bar) and flushed with compressed air. A pressure of around 0.6 bar is achieved at this stage. This cycle is repeated every 30 minutes. Desorption takes not less than 12 hours; the chamber remains locked (interlock) throughout this period. .39.
Longer Term Aeration This phase of the process serves to further scavenge low-level residual ethylene oxide from the product and packaging. The product is held at room temperature until the limits for ethylene oxide derivative residues have been reached, for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.
Example 6 - Collagen Sponge Collapse In order to assess this characteristic of the present invention, the following experimental work was conducted using bupivacaine—containing drug delivery implants of Example 3 and also the collagen sponge drug delivery matrix without drug.
Shrinking of Collagen Sponges in PBS (Phosphate Buffer Saline solution) pH 6.8, at 37°C The experiment was performed in triplicate using three samples of Bupivacaine Collagen Sponges (5x5 cm) from different manufacturing lots, where each sample sponge comprised of '70 mg of collagen and 50 mg of bupivacaine HCl. It was also performed with a single manufactured lot of the drug delivery matrix without drug comprised of 70 mg of collagen. 50ml of PBS (prepared according to Ph.Eur.5th Edition Volume 1, 01/2005 Reagents/Buffers Solutions 4.1.3) was placed in a 400ml beaker and equilibrated in a Water bath maintained at a temperature of 37°C. The general appearance and dimensions (length, width and thickness) of each dry sponge sample was recorded before it was placed in the PBS in the 400ml beaker.
At time points of 10 minutes and 30 minutes, the appearance and dimensions were observed, measured and recorded. The length and width of the sponge were measured by placing the sponge (while still in the beaker) over a scaled 50 x 50 mm2 template. The thickness was recorded by removing the sponge from the beaker using tweezers and measured using manual callipers (mm).
Results: Table 4 Sponge Collapse Measurements Volume Reduction of Bupivacaine HC1 Collagen Sponge (50mg drug in 70mg sponge) (5x5 cm) upon buffer uptake at 37°C Sample No.
I 2 3 Time min Volume reduction in % O 0 O 0 .40. 82 83 77 80 Table 5 Sponge Collapse Measurements Volume Reduction of 70mg Collagen Sponge (5x5 cm) upon buffer uptake at 37°C Time min Volume reduction in % O 0 The results indicate a reduction in volume of the drug delivery implant by at least 70% on absorption of fluid after 10 minutes. This reduction in volume facilitates the use of the implant as a drug delivery system for the local administration of pharmacological agents. The results are presented graphically in Figure 5 Example 7 —— Preclinical Data. Pharmacokinetics. Abdominal Implantation Both preclinical (beagle dog model) and human clinical studies have been conducted on the bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implant of the present invention and the blood plasma concentrations consistently demonstrate a double peak phenomenon.
Preclinical Data In a preclinical study, an E0 sterilised bupivacaine—containing drug delivery implant (50 mg bupivacaine HCl in a 5 x 5 cm collagen sponge matrix) was implanted into the abdomen of 8 beagle dogs (4 male and 4 female). Blood sampling took place prior to test item administration and at the following time-points (“£10 minutes): 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72 hours. The mean PK profile indicates two peaks in serum concentration of bupivacaine occurring at 2 hours and 30 hours post—imp1antation, as illustrated in Figure 6a. The individual serum profiles in Figure 6b also reveal a double peak, proving that the double peak exhibited by the mean profile is a function of drug release from the implant and not an artefact of having either a fast or slow time to maximum concentration in the different animals.
Example 8 — Preclinical Data. Pharmacokinetics. Comparison of sterilisation method .41.
The influence of the sterilisation method was evaluated by cross comparing PK profiles of an E0 treated bupivacaine-containing implant with a gamma radiated bupivacaine-containing implant (50 mg bupivacaine HCl in a 5 x 5 cm 70 mg collagen sponge matrix) from two different preclinical beagle dog studies. In the case of the E0 sterilised implant, implantation was made in the abdomen whereas the gamma sterilised implant was implanted in the hind leg.
The site of implantation may play a role because the site itself will influence level of fluid and access to circulation (see Example 7 below where the site of implantation is solely the abdomen). PK sampling was conducted in a similar manner between the two studies. Figure 7 shows the PK profiles for both drug delivery implants; E0 sterilised represented by open squares and gamma sterilised represented by open circles.
A distinct difference in PK profiles is observed between the two implants. The gamma sterilised implant shows a typical single peak profile whereas the B0 sterilised implant exhibits a double PK peak. The differences in the PK profiles can be explained by the influence of the sterilisation method on the fibrillar collagen matrix and particularly on the extent of crosslinking in the collapsed collagen sponge which modifies the drug release kinetics.
Studies have shown that gamma irradiation brings about chain scission of the collagen molecule causing polymer fragmentation, Figure 8. Typically, some manufacturers compensate for this increased fragmentation by deliberately crosslinking the protein. It is thought that the majority of gannnairradiation damage is induced by free radicals resulting from the radiolysis of water molecules. However, gamma irradiation leads to significant collagen sponge degradation (whether crosslinked or not) and to a decrease in denaturation temperature and tensile strength (Salehpur et al 1995, Liu et al 1989, Noah et al 2002).
It is postulated that this more rapid degradation of the gamma sterilised sponge results in a faster release of drug from the matrix in viva, which subsequently influences the systemic (PK) profile.
BO sterilisation is known to induce crosslinking in the collagen molecule and amino acid analysis indicates intensive reaction of EO with the amino-groups presented by collagen in the form of lysine and hydroxylysine residues (Friess 1998).
It is postulated that the first PK peak observed in the preclinical assessment can be explained by the passive dissolution of the drug from the surface of the implant. Once the implant absorbs fluid and the structure collapses, a hydro gel-type material is formed, whi ch is strengthened by the crosslinking induced by the B0 sterilisation process. Drug release occurs by diffusion .42. through the hydro gel layer and is subsequently delayed resulting in the second peak observed in the PK profile. Conversely, in the case of gamma sterilisation, the reduced level of crosslinking produces a weaker (lower viscosity) hydrogel meaning the drug is released more rapidly and only a single peak is observed.
The double PK peak observed in the preclinical assessment also appears in humans — see Example 8.
Example 9~ Preclinical Data. Comparison of E0 and E-beam sterilisation A study was conducted to compare the local and systemic pharmacokinetics of three bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implants, two of which were BO sterilised but had been stored for different time periods and the third was sterilised by E-beam radiation. There were three groups in the study and each group contained 8 animals (4 males and 4 females).
Animals were assigned to either Group 1 (EO—sterilised, bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implant afier 2 years storage at ambient conditions), Group 2 (BO-sterilised bupivacaine- containing drug delivery implant recently manufactured) or Group 3 (E-beam sterilised bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implant). The implant was surgically inserted into the left lateral aspect of the abdomen. Blood samples (prior to test item administration and up to 72 hours post test item administration) were collected and assayed for bupivacaine concentration to determine the systemic PK profile of the three different implants.
The systemic PK profiles of the three implants showed a similar pattern in that a double peak in serum bupivacaine levels was observed in each case as illustrated by Figure 12. This suggests that, unlike gamma sterilisation, E-beam sterilisation appears to lead to some level of crosslinking in the collagen matrix, thus resulting in a double PK peak due to the drug release kinetics from the matrix. One of the primary uses for E—beam radiation in industry is polymer crosslinking to enhance tensile strength and durability. This crosslinking effect is also observed within the collagen matrix of the current invention, as evidenced by its relative viscosity and the serum PK profile. B-beam sterilisation has also been suggested as a means to avoid decreases in mechanical properties observed following gamma irradiation of collagen and chondroitin—4,6-sulphate biomaterials designed for the coverage of serious burns (Berthod et al.
Clinical Materials 1994 l5(4):259—65).
Example 10 - Clinical Data A Phase I single-dose open-label prospective study to investigate the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, safety and tolerability of a bupivacaine—containing drug delivery implant of Example 3 in 12 patients following hysterectomy surgery was undertaken in the United Kingdom.
Three BO sterilised bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implants, each containing 50mg bupivacaine HCI, were implanted at different levels in the surgical wound. One sponge was placed in the surgical vault, one at the peritoneum and the third under the incision in the dermis. This mode of administration allows for pain relief at the different sites where pain is experienced after this type of surgery. The primary objectives of this study were to determine the pharmacokinetic profile, safety and tolerability of a bupivacaine-containing drug delivery implant. Secondary objectives were the measurement of pain relief afforded by the implant by assessing morphine sparing (reduction in level of morphine consumed post—operatively over the first 24 hours) and Visual Analogue Scoring (VAS) of pain intensity. After surgery, each patient received PCA (patient-controlled analgesia) morphine for first 24 hours plus standard of care analgesia and the cumulative amount of morphine self-administered by the patient over that period was recorded. Pain intensity measured by VAS (at rest) on a scale of O to 100mm (0 is no pain and 100 is intolerable pain) was assessed at frequent intervals through to hospital discharge (at least 96 hours post—op).
The mean and individual PK profiles of Figures 9 and 10, respectively, were determined by taking blood samples at baseline (prior to implantation of the implant) and at 30 mins, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72 and 96 hours post-implantation of the implant. Plasma was separated from the blood and assayed for bupivacaine using a validated assay method.
The PK data from the hysterectomy trial indicates that most patients show a double peak of bupivacaine concentration in the systemic circulation. The first peak generally occurs within the first 1.5 hours and the second peak occurs between 12 and 18 hours, as illustrated in Figures 9 and 10. Whilst the half~life of bupivacaine used in regional anaesthesia is reported at about 3 hours (range of 1.5 to 55 hours), the drug delivery implants of the present invention demonstrate sustained local delivery of bupivacaine, with the second peak occurring well after the half-life of the drug.
A general outcome from the study was that all patients were, most unusually, mobilised within 24 hours post—op, which is an important step to rehabilitation after surgery. Furthermore, low mean morphine consumption, (as compared to literature data) was reported and low VAS pain scores were recorded through to hospital discharge. The results indicate a prolonged duration of action of bupivacaine in the collagen drug delivery system (see Table 6 below) Conclusion The drug delivery implant of the present invention, based on a flbrillar collagen matrix, is ideal as an implantable matrix for the local delivery of drugs. The fibrillar collagen sponge matrix structure collapses once fluid is absorbed, thus reducing the matrix volume and avoiding any issues of pressure being applied to surrounding tissues and nerves. The collapsing nature of the fibrillar collagen sponge matrix is highly desirable and is unlike commercially available collagen based haemostats, which swell on absorbing fluid and lead to serious complications, which have resulted in restriction of use issued by the FDA.
As a result of the structure collapse in vivo, the drug delivered by the drug delivery implant of the present invention demonstrates a double peak in the systemic drug level as illustrated by the PK profile. This double peak phenomenon may provide for an extended duration of action, which is particularly desirable in the case of local drug delivery for pain relief.
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Claims (5)
1. An implant suitable for delivery of at least one drug, the implant comprising a fibrillar collagen matrix having, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of 2mM HCl at a pH of less than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/- 0.5°C; and wherein a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of at least one drug is dispersed in the fibrillar collagen matrix, in which the at least one drug has at least a localised pharmacological action.
2. The implant of Claim 1, wherein the at least one drug is selected from lidocaine, prilocaine, bupivicaine and its enantiomer levobupivacaine, ropivacaine, mepivacaine, dibucaine, including the hydrochloride salts of any thereof, or a mixture of any thereof; wherein the amino amide anaesthetic is, optionally, bupivacaine and its enantiomer levobupivacaine, including the hydrochloride salts of either thereof; wherein the amino amide anaesthetic is, further optionally, bupivicaine including its hydrochloride salt.
3. A process for preparing an implant suitable for delivery of at least one drug, the process comprising the steps of forming a fibrillar collagen matrix from a collagen suspension; and carrying out a crosslinking step on either the fihrillar collagen matrix or the collagen suspension under conditions such that the fibrillar collagen matrix has, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still further optionally greater than 109 mPas, when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of 2rnM HCl at a pH ofless than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/~ 05°C.
4. The process of Claim 3, wherein the crosslinking step is selected from ethylene oxide (BO) sterilisation, electron beam E-beam) sterilisation, dehydrotherrnal crosslinking, chemical crosslinking, or a combination thereof.
5. Use of a fibrillar collagen matrix having, as measured in Example 1, a viscosity of greater than 100 mPas, optionally greater than 103 mPas, further optionally greater than 106 mPas, still fiirther optionally greater than 109 mPas when a collagen dispersion formed from 140 mg of the fibrillar collagen matrix is dispersed in 25 ml of 2mM I-IC1 at a pH of less than 3.5 and at a temperature of 30.0 +/- 05°C for the manufacture of the implant of Claim 1 or 2 for extended local delivery adjacent the site of implantation of at least one drug from the implant.
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