3m Innovative Properties Company

Kindeva Drug Delivery, L.p.

Kindeva Drug Deliver L.p.

Craig S Moeckly

Ryan Patrick Simmers

Richard Rhys Mathias

Scott A Burton

Thomas G Skulley

Steven P Gowers

Erik J Johnson

Daniel G T Strange

Gregory R Ley

Franklyn L Frederickson

Michael J Frits

Robert G M Selby

Kieron Hiuhon Tse

Kristen J Hansen

Percy T Fenn

Jerome E Gysbers

Michael B Sivigny

Catherine G Kriske

Ryan P Simmers

Daniel H Berg

Various embodiments of an applicator and a method for applying a microneedle device to skin are disclosed. The applicator can include a housing and a reciprocating support structure slidably engaged with the housing. The reciprocating support structure can have a plurality of alignment feet. The applicator can have a lockout mechanism that prevents actuation if any of the plurality of the alignment feet are not evenly aligned. The applicator can include a device life indicator that is capable of counting a number of use cycles that the applicator has undergone and providing feedback to a user. The applicator can include a dose timer capable of determining a time that has elapsed after the actuation of the applicator and providing feedback to the user.

Applicator for applying a microneedle device to skin

Applicator

An applicator and method for applying a microneedle array to skin. The applicator can include a body having a first portion and a second portion defining a cavity, the second portion having a slot presented on an outside surface for insertion of the microneedle array into the cavity. The first portion and the second portion are slidable relative to one other along an axis enabling the body to be in an unprimed configuration and a primed configuration. The applicator further includes a door operable with the second portion, the door being movable from a first door position to a second door position, wherein when the device is in the unprimed configuration, the door at least partially obstructs the slot and access into the cavity. When the device is in the primed configuration, the door does not obstruct the slots and enables access into the cavity.

Applicator for applying a microneedle array to skin

An article () comprising at least one microneedle () is provided. The article comprises a first side () and a second side () opposite the first side. The first side comprises a central cavity portion () and a platform portion (), with at least one microneedle extending therefrom, wherein the platform portion is not coplanar with the central cavity portion. The platform portion substantially surrounds the central cavity portion. The at least one microneedle comprises a body comprising an outer surface (); a base segment () having a base () and a first shape; a tip segment () having a tip and a second shape, wherein the second shape is distinct from the first shape; a transition plane () that delineates the base segment and the tip segment; and a central axis (). Methods of using the article are also provided.

Microneedle array and method of use

Microneedle applicator

Handle for a micro-needle device

Micro-needle applicator device

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White Bear Lake, MN, United States of America

Craig S Moeckly