Methods and Systems for Electrokinetic Delivery of a Substance
First Claim
1. A method for delivering a substance to an infected nail of an individual, comprising:
- applying a device to at least one infected nail of an individual, wherein the device includes at least one active electrode and at least one counter electrode, wherein the at least one counter electrode is in contact with the individual, and wherein the device is connected to at least one power source;
disposing a medicament between the at least one active electrode and the at least one infected nail;
applying a salt solution to the at least one infected nail; and
providing an electrical current from the power source to the at least one active electrode to facilitate delivery of the medicament into the region of the at least one infected nail.
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Abstract
A method for delivering a substance to an infected nail of an individual is described. The method includes the step of applying a device to at least one infected nail of an individual, where the device includes at least one active electrode and at least one counter electrode, where the at least one counter electrode is in contact with the individual, and where the device is connected to at least one power source. The method also includes the steps of disposing a medicament between the at least one active electrode and the at least one infected nail, applying a salt solution to the at least one infected nail, and providing an electrical current from the power source to the at least one active electrode to facilitate delivery of the medicament into the region of the at least one infected nail.
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1. A method for delivering a substance to an infected nail of an individual, comprising:
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applying a device to at least one infected nail of an individual, wherein the device includes at least one active electrode and at least one counter electrode, wherein the at least one counter electrode is in contact with the individual, and wherein the device is connected to at least one power source; disposing a medicament between the at least one active electrode and the at least one infected nail; applying a salt solution to the at least one infected nail; and providing an electrical current from the power source to the at least one active electrode to facilitate delivery of the medicament into the region of the at least one infected nail. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for delivering a substance to an infected nail of an individual, comprising:
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a power source; a device connected to the power source, the device comprising at least one active electrode and at least one counter electrode, wherein the at least one counter electrode is in contact with the individual; a medicament disposed between the at least one active electrode of the device and the infected nail of the individual; wherein the infected nail is first treated with a salt solution, and subsequently an electrical current is provided from the power source to the at least one active electrode to electrokinetically drive the medicament into the salt-treated region of the infected nail. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A device for delivery of a substance to a treatment site on an individual, comprising:
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a power supply; an applicator including a first electrode and a pad for containing a substance, wherein the first electrode is connected to the power supply and the pad is positioned on a first side of the applicator with the first electrode overlying the pad; a second electrode connected to the power supply; wherein, after application of a salt solution to the treatment site, the applicator is applied against the treatment site and the second electrode is placed in contact with a portion of the individual'"'"'s body, an electrical circuit is completed between the first electrode through the treatment site, the portion of the individual'"'"'s body and the second electrode for electrokinetically driving the substance into the treatment site. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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