Apparatus and methods for repetitive microjet durg delivery priority statement

An active, transdermal delivery system includes a support structure and a fluid reservoir within the support structure configured to contain a fluid to be delivered transdermally. There is also at least one exit orifice defined in the support structure that is in communication with the fluid reservo...

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Main Authors Srinivasan, Ravi, Rathnasingham, Ruben, Arkilic, Errol
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 23.12.2004
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Summary:An active, transdermal delivery system includes a support structure and a fluid reservoir within the support structure configured to contain a fluid to be delivered transdermally. There is also at least one exit orifice defined in the support structure that is in communication with the fluid reservoir. The orifice has a diameter of between about 1 m and 500 m. Furthermore, a repeatable activation means is disposed within the support structure and is in cooperation with the exit orifice for ejection of fluid in response to an activation signal.