Patent ID: 6083196
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: A61B,A61M,A61N

Abstract:
A device for use in introducing or withdrawing an agent through a body surface, comprising:a body surface piercing member having a plurality of microprotrusions extending from a body surface proximal portion of the member, the microprotrusions being adapted to pierce the body surface to a depth of up to about 500 .mu.m,a housing containing a reservoir for the agent to be introduced or withdrawn, the housing contacting and extending across a substantial portion of a body surface distal portion of the piercing member and maintaining the reservoir in agent-transmitting relation with the pierced body surface, the housing having a compressibility, in a direction normal to the body surface, of less than about 250 .mu.m, anda securing member for securing the device to the body surface.