Patent · US Expired

Ultrasound enhancement of percutaneous drug absorption

US6030374A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 29, 1998
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 29, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2037/0007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for enhancing and improving the transcutaneous or transdermal delivery of topical chemicals or drugs. A disposable container contains a substantially sterile unit dose of an active agent adapted for a single use in a medical treatment. The unit dose is formulated to enhance transport of the active agent through mammalian skin when the active agent is applied to the skin and the skin is exposed to light and/or ultrasound defined by at least one specific parameter.

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