Low-profile microneedle array applicator
US8267889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An applicator (100) used to apply microneedle arrays (10) to a mammal. In particular, an application device for applying a microneedle device (120) to a skin surface comprising a flexible sheet (110) having a raised central area (115) attached to the microneedle device and a supporting member at or near the periphery of the flexible sheet, wherein the flexible sheet is configured such that it will undergo a stepwise motion in the direction orthogonal to the major plane of the sheet.
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