Controlled removal of biological membrane by pyrotechnic charge for transmembrane transport
US6352506B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0007
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and device for forming artificial openings in a biological membrane with a pyrotechnic charge that is exploded in a controlled manner in proximity of the biological membrane to form the artificial opening(s) therein. The method and device are useful in connection with transdermal delivery and monitoring applications.
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