Trans-mucosal particle delivery
US6010478A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/2053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A needleless syringe capable of accelerating particles comprising a therapeutic agent across skin or mucosal tissue of a vertebrate subject is provided. The syringe comprises an elongate tubular nozzle having a bend along its length and is connected to or capable of connection to a suitable energizing means for producing in the nozzle a supersonic condition sufficient to cause delivery of the particles to a target surface. A method for delivering particles comprising a therapeutic agent from the needleless syringe is also provided.
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