SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF DRUG BY TRANSPORT

摘要

PPROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and an apparatus for introducing a fluid agent into body tissue by causing transport of the fluid agent into the dermis of a patient. PSOLUTION: The outer surface of the skin of the patient is drawn against a plurality of micropenetrators 60 such that microfissures are cloven into the epidermis and fluid may be introduced for diffusion or suction within the dermis. The micropenetrators are produced by punching an array of protrusions in the surface of a thin sheet 12 creating sharp edges for penetrating the epidermis. PCOPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT