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Multiple mechanical microporation of skin or mucosa

  • US 6,183,434 B1
  • Filed: 06/14/1999
  • Issued: 02/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for reducing the barrier properties of skin or mucosa to the delivery of a substance into the body or the withdrawal of an analyte from the body comprising:

  • (a) a base having a lower side and an upper side;

    (b) a plurality of puncturing members extending from the lower side of the base, said puncturing members configured for puncturing said skin or mucosa to a depth sufficient to reduce the barrier properties thereof without significantly damaging underlying tissues;

    (c) a plurality of holes extending from the lower side of the base to the upper side of the base, said holes configured for permitting a liquid to move therethrough by capillary action; and

    (d) a network of channels configured in the upper side of said base to interconnect said holes.

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