An applicator for a microneedle array patch delivery system

Abstract

lbs to an activation force of the activation mechanism; a piston portion connected to the middle portion; and a compressible member positioned between the middle portion and the piston portion. When the activation mechanism is activated, the piston portion is released from the top portion and the middle portion and moves downwards via force applied by the compressible member. When the piston portion moves downwards, the medicament patch is released from the bottom portion and pushed downward by the piston portion onto a skin surface of the subject.

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