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However, the anatomy and sensitivity of the inner ear make current delivery systems problematic and often ineffective. Therefore, a new delivery system is required to overcome these issues and provide a more efficacious system in the treatment of inner ear disease. This study assesses the potential of 3D printing (3DP) as a fabrication method for an implantable drug delivery system (DDS) to the inner ear.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Key findings<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Three implantable designs of varying geometry were produced with fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3DP, each loaded with 0.25%, 0.5% and 1% levofloxacin; filaments prepared by hot-melt extrusion. 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