Patent ID: 9387315
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: A61B,A61M

Claim Text:
1. A method of applying a microprotrusion member to the stratum corneum to facilitate transdermal delivery of an agent, the method comprising the steps of: providing a reusable applicator device adapted to apply said microprotrusion member; providing a single use retainer releasably securing said microprotrusion member, attaching said retainer to said applicator device; placing said retainer and applicator device assembly on a desired site on the stratum corneum; and applying a hold down force to the stratum corneum with said retainer and applicator device assembly, whereby a tensile force is applied to said stratum corneum site in the range of approximately 0.01-10 MPa and whereby upon application of said hold down force said applicator device activates and applies said microprotrusion member to the stratum corneum,