Tissue ablation by shear force for sampling biological fluids and delivering active agents
US7404815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/303
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and a device for transporting a molecule through a mammalian barrier membrane of at least one layer of cells comprising the steps of: ablating said membrane with a shear device; and utilizing a driving force to move said molecule through said perforated membrane.
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