Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Medical Devices
Medical Devices
ACTIVE MICRONEEDLE ARRAY FOR BREECHING AND PERFORATING THE STRATUM CORNEUM
WARF: P08246US

Inventors: David Beebe, Benjamin Moga


The Invention
An active microneedle array and method are provided for penetrating an outer layer of an epidermis. The active microneedle array includes a base having first and second sides. The first side of the base is engageable with the epidermis. A microneedle projects from the first side of the base. The microneedle is moveable between a first initial configuration and a second deformed configuration in response to engagement with the epidermis so as to form a passageway therein.
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