A system for injecting controlled release medicinal implants has a syringe-like injector body with a lumen and plunger. A needle is attached to the injector body and receives therein an injectable implant with an internal hollow. The implant is retained in the needle by friction, which is overcome by...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6648849?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6648849 - Medicinal implant and device and method for loading and delivering implants containing drugs and cells
