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Microneedle array applicator device and method of array application

  • US 9,789,249 B2
  • Filed: 07/17/2014
  • Issued: 10/17/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An application device for applying a microneedle array comprising:

  • a housing having a skin-contacting face defining an opening that can be positioned at a target site;

    a first retainer disposed along and spaced from the skin-contacting face of the housing and adjacent to the opening, wherein the first retainer comprises a non-stick surface;

    an impactor for accelerating the microneedle array from a first position, in which the microneedle array does not contact skin, to a second position at the target site, in which the microneedle array contacts skin; and

    a drive member for biasing the impactor toward the second position;

    wherein the impactor is configured to move along a substantially arcuate path from the first position to the second position.

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