ALZET Osmotic Pumps – A Brief History

ALZET Osmotic Pumps were developed in the 1970’s by ALZA Corporation for internal research. Word quickly spread about  a novel drug delivery system that allowed for continuous administration of test agents in laboratory animals. The increasing demand for a commercially available continuous drug delivery device for animal research led to the introduction of ALZET pumps into the marketplace in 1977.

 

On November 22, 2024, Lafayette Instrument Company acquired the ALZET Product Line.  The integration of ALZET’s cutting-edge technologies into Lafayette Instrument’s existing life science product portfolio enhances the company’s ability to provide researchers with unparalleled tools for advancing scientific discovery.  With decades of combined expertise in life sciences research, Lafayette Instrument and ALZET are poised for a smooth integration. The two companies are eager to collaborate on developing new technologies that will drive the future of preclinical research.

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ALZET LLC
ALZET Osmotic Pumps
2105 S. Bascom Ave Ste 245
Campbell, CA 95008

1976

First publication describing the osmotic pump technology

1977

Increasing demand for a continuous drug delivery device for animal research leads to the introduction of ALZET pumps into the marketplace

2000

The ALZET product line is acquired by DURECT Corporation

2019

The ALZET Bibliography reaches 19,000 research studies

2024

The ALZET product line is acquired by Lafayette Instrument Company

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