Medical devices and kits including same
CA 2552385 C · Owner: 3M Innovative Properties Company · Inventors: Carter, Chad J.
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A medical device is described, comprising an array (10) comprising microstructures (12) configured to penetrate the stratum corneum upon impact and a connection member (20) affixed to the array in a one piece construction the connection member configured to reversibly connect the medical device to an applicator. The medical devices of the invention may be used in methods requiring the penetration of skin to deliver medicaments or other substances and/or extract blood or tissue through the skin. In use it is generally , desirable to provide the microstructures at a height sufficient to penetrate the stratum corneum. A medical kit is also described comprising the foregoing , medical …
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- Filed December 14, 2004 and granted July 23, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 14, 2024.
- Certificates of supplementary protection extend only drug patents, and it isn't classified as one.
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