Methods and apparatus for using controlled heat to regulate transdermal and controlled release delivery of fentanyl, other analgesics, and other medical substances
US6955819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0007
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward an apparatus to rapidly deliver a drug to a patient The invention comprises a drug beneath a patient's skin in a drug depot site. A heating component is placed near the drug depot site and generates heat in and near the drug depot site. A control component connected to the heating component is used to control the magnitude and duration of heat generated by the heating component.
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