MICRONEEDLE DEVICES AND MICRONEEDLE DELIVERY APPARATUS

Microneedle devices (10) with microneedles (30) having a truncated tapered shape are disclosed. The microneedles of microneedle devices may also have a controlled aspect ratio. Microneedle delivery apparatus are disclosed that include drivers designed to deliver microneedles at velocities that may e...

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Main Authors CLARKE, GRAHAM M, DELMORE, MICHAEL D, FERBER, RICHARD H, DOMROESE, MICHAEL K, JACOBS, JAY D, KEISTER, JAMIESON C, FREDERICKSON, FRANK
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 05.07.2011
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DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY
DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROMTHE BODY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:Microneedle devices (10) with microneedles (30) having a truncated tapered shape are disclosed. The microneedles of microneedle devices may also have a controlled aspect ratio. Microneedle delivery apparatus are disclosed that include drivers designed to deliver microneedles at velocities that may enhance perforation of the stratum corneum while limiting the sensation of pain experienced at the delivery site.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20032492867