Patent ID: 6727401
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: A61F,A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A device for the treatment of infections of the nail comprising:(a) an occlusive backing layer and; (b) a matrix layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface where the first surface is adhered to the backing layer and the second surface being adapted to be in diffusional contact with the nail and surrounding skin, said matrix layer comprising: i) a pressure sensitive adhesive; and ii) an amount of an antifungal agent which is sufficient to provide an antifungal effect contained in said adhesive, wherein said antifungal agent is a member selected from the group consisting of: fluconazole, terbinafine, clotrimazole, miconazole and ketoconazole, salts thereof, and a mixture thereof; said device being configured such that, when applied to a nail, the second surface of the matrix layer will be adhesively secured to and cover the nail and surrounding skin area.