Microneedle patch storage systems
AssigneeGeorgia Tech Research Corporation
InventorsDevin McAllister, Mark Prausnitz, Sebastien Henry, James J. Norman
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Abstract
Microneedle patches and systems, and methods for use of such patches and systems are disclosed. In one aspect, a microneedle patch is provided including a tab portion for handling the microneedle patch. In another aspect, a system is provided including a microneedle patch and a tray for housing the microneedle patch. In still another aspect, various indicators providing for providing feedback prior to, during, and after administration of the microneedle patch are provided. Advantageously, the described microneedle patches and systems provide improved handling and ease of application of the microneedle patches to skin for the delivery of therapeutic agents.
Claims20
A system for storing and transporting a microneedle patch, the system comprising:
- (i) a microneedle patch comprising:
- a base substrate;
- an array of microneedles extending from the base substrate, the microneedles which comprises a substance of interest in a dry solid form;
- and
- a handle layer affixed to the base substrate and comprising a tab portion which extends laterally away from the microneedles and permits a person to manually hold the tab portion to manipulate the patch without contacting the microneedles;
- and
- (ii) a tray comprising an upper surface region surrounding one or more recessed regions, wherein each of the one or more recessed regions is dimensioned to receive in a non-contacting manner the array of microneedles of the microneedle patch,
- wherein at least a portion of an adhesive layer releasably secures the microneedle patch to the upper surface region of the tray.
A system for storing and transporting a microneedle patch, the system comprising:
- (i) a microneedle patch comprising:
- a base substrate having a microneedle side and an opposing back side;
- an array of microneedles extending from the microneedle side of the base substrate, the microneedles being formed by molding a composition which comprises a substance of interest selected from active pharmaceutical ingredients, allergens, vitamins, cosmetic agents, cosmeceuticals, and markers, wherein the substance of interest is in a dry solid form;
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- a handle layer affixed to the base substrate and comprising a tab portion which extends laterally away from the microneedles and permits a person to manually hold the tab portion to manipulate the patch without contacting the microneedles;
- and
- (ii) a tray comprising at least one recessed region dimensioned to receive in a non-contacting manner the array of microneedles of the microneedle patch,
- wherein the microneedle patch is releasably secured to the tray.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.