Iontophoretic drug delivery system, including removable controller
US5795321A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/303
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An iontophoretic drug delivery system of the present invention includes a multiple-pod housing, a controller, a power source and an electrode assembly in electrical contact with at least two reservoirs, with at least one of the reservoirs containing an active formulation to be delivered to an applied area of a patient. In the preferred embodiment, the housing includes three pods to more easily conform to the contours of the body, with two pods each including reservoirs and the electrode assembly, and the other pod including the controller.
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