Microprotrusion member retainer for impact applicator
US6855131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retainer (34) is provided for holding a microprotrusion member (44) for application of the microprotrusion member (44) to the stratum corneum with an impact applicator (10). The microprotrusion member (44) includes a plurality of microprotrusions (90) which penetrate the stratum corneum to improve transport of an agent across the stratum corneum.
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