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Microneedles to be placed in the skin for the transdermal application of pharmaceuticals

US8506530B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2007
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2037/0053
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An array for placement on the skin of a human or animal patient for the purpose of the transdermal application of pharmaceuticals, toxins or active agents, having microneedles that are situated on a carrier substrate, the microneedles having a preset breaking point in the area of the transition to the carrier substrate.

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