The invention relates to a device and kit for introducing at least one physiologically active compound into an organ or cavity of a human or animal body. The device comprises at least one silk material and is loaded with the physiologically active compound, wherein the silk material comprises at least one cleavage site that is cleavable by at least one degrading agent. For example, the incorporation of cleavage sites 10 in the form of thinner regions compared to a ring-shaped silk material 20 allows for controlled destruction of the silk material into smaller elements 30.
