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Cell for electrically controlled transdermal drug delivery

US4731049A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1987
Grant dateMar 15, 1988
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0428
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cell for electrically controlled drug delivery into and through the skin consisting of a source of current, an electrode, and a drug reservoir in which a drug is bound by an ion exchange medium or an immobilized ligand affinity medium. An additional ion reservoir may be interposed between the electrode and the drug reservoir and semi-permeable membranes are employed as barriers between the various components of the device as required.

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