Method for delivering drugs to tissue under microjet propulsion
US8998881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0618
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for delivering a drug into tissue includes the steps of: providing a drug delivery device having at least one nozzle and a drug contained in a portion of the device; identifying a site for delivery of the drug in or on tissue; placing a portion of the device on or near the site; and delivering the drug into the tissue at the site through at least one nozzle of the device under microjet propulsion.
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