Microneedle array systems and devices, and methods associated with manufacturing and use

A system, comprising:

• a microneedle array patch including:
• a base structure including first and second flat surfaces;
• a plurality of microneedles disposed on the first flat surface of the base structure, the plurality of microneedles configured to extend out from the first flat surface, each microneedle of the plurality of microneedles including an agent that is loaded into at least a tip of the microneedle, the base structure configured to support the plurality of microneedles when force is applied against the second flat surface to insert the plurality of microneedles into skin;
• and
• an adhesive disposed around the plurality of microneedles, the adhesive configured to secure the base structure and the plurality of microneedles to the skin for a predetermined period of time,
• an identifier disposed on the microneedle array patch;
• a sensor configured to read the identifier;
• and
• a processor operatively coupled to the sensor, the processor configured to:
• receive, from the sensor, the identifier of the microneedle array patch, wherein the identifier is associated with an identifier record;
• query an information system to confirm the identifier and the microneedle array patch associated with the identifier are valid;
• in response to receiving a response from the information system indicating that the identifier and the microneedle array patch are valid, present instructions to the user to administer the microneedle array patch;
• and
• in response to receiving a response from the informing system indicating that the identifier and the microneedle array patch are not valid, present an alert to the user.

A method, comprising:

• generating an identifier record for an identifier affixed to a microneedle array patch, the identifier being affixed to the microneedle array patch during manufacturing of the microneedle array patch, the microneedle array patch including a base structure and a plurality of microneedles disposed on a flat surface of the base structure, the base structure configured to provide support to the plurality of needles during insertion of the plurality of microneedles into skin;
• generating an object record for the microneedle array patch;
• associating, by the information system, the identifier record with the object record so that the microneedle array patch including the identifier affixed thereon is associated with the identifier
• in response to receiving prescription information for a patient from a first device associated with a prescribing entity, associating a patient record of the patient with the identifier record so that the microneedle array patch including the identifier affixed thereon is associated with the patient;
• receiving a request to validate the identifier and information of the patient from a second device associated with the patient prior to administration of the microneedle array patch;
• validating the identifier and the information of the patient based on the object record, the identifier record, and the patient record and the associations therebetween, and sending a response to the second device based on the validation;
• and
• sending, to a third device associated with managing electronic records of patients, treatment data associated with the administration of the microneedle array patch such that the third device can update electronic records of the patient.

A method, comprising:

• receiving, by a processor, an identifier of a microneedle array patch from a sensor, wherein the identifier is associated with an identifier record, wherein the microneedle array patch includes a base structure and a plurality of microneedles disposed on a flat surface of the base structure, the base structure configured to provide support to the plurality of needles during insertion of the plurality of microneedles into skin;
• querying an information system to confirm the identifier and the microneedle array patch are valid;
• in response to receiving a response from the information system indicating that the identifier and the microneedle array patch are valid, present instructions to the user to administer the microneedle array patch;
• and
• in response to receiving a response from the informing system indicating that the identifier and the microneedle array patch are not valid, present an alert to the user.