Method and apparatus for transdermal delivery of compounds utilizing disruption of the epidermis
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Sep 24, 2002
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Apr 24, 1997
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A drug delivery system including an apparatus for mechanically disrupting a layer of skin having a known thickness without substantially disrupting underlying dermis layers below the layer of skin in question and a reservoir for continuously applying the drug to the disrupted area of skin. The apparatus includes a cutter having a plurality of microprotrusions having a height chosen with respect to the layer of skin that is to be disrupted and a stop for preventing the apparatus from penetrating the skin beyond a predetermined distance. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the microprotrusions include blades that generate cuts in the layer of skin. The cuts are generated by moving the apparatus parallel to the surface of the skin either at the time of application, during the normal movements of the individual wearing the apparatus, or both. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the proper length of blade is determined for each individual and delivery site on that individual.
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