Microneedle array applicator and retainer
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1. A microneedle application device comprising:
- an elastic band configured so as to encircle an appendage having a skin surface, the elastic band stretchable to a stretched position;
a microneedle device, wherein the microneedle device is attached to the elastic band;
a handle releasably attached to the elastic band; and
a release system,wherein when the band is in the stretched position, the release system releases the band from the handle at a predetermined level of stored energy such that the stretched band accelerates the microneedle device into the skin surface.
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Abstract
An applicator that has an elastic band to snap a microneedle array against skin with a predetermined force and velocity. The microneedle array, which may be pre-loaded with drug(s), is attached to the elastic band such that the band can be secured in place (e.g., wrapped around a person'"'"'s arm), pulled away from the arm, and released from a suitable distance so that the microneedle array snaps back against the arm with sufficient force to cause an intended amount of penetration of microneedles. Also, a microneedle application device has an elastic band, a microneedle device, and a structure attaching the band to the microneedle device.
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6 Claims
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1. A microneedle application device comprising:
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an elastic band configured so as to encircle an appendage having a skin surface, the elastic band stretchable to a stretched position; a microneedle device, wherein the microneedle device is attached to the elastic band; a handle releasably attached to the elastic band; and a release system, wherein when the band is in the stretched position, the release system releases the band from the handle at a predetermined level of stored energy such that the stretched band accelerates the microneedle device into the skin surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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