Abstract
A shock wave-driven needle-free syringe was developed and tested for liquid jet delivery into an artificial skin model and porcine skin samples. The device could deliver an adequate volume of liquid to a depth sufficient for drug dissemination in skin samples. The device is equipped with a splash-proof conduit and a silencer for smooth operation. The concept is expected to minimize the pain of liquid injection by (a) minimally breaching the blood vessels in the skin, (b) reducing trauma and inflammation, and aiding in regeneration of the incised spot by the liquid of the jet, and (c) preserving most of the microcirculation system in the target, enabling an effective drug uptake. A theoretical model that predicts jet penetration into viscoelastic targets is derived and presented. A sound agreement has been observed between the experimental jet penetration depths and the corresponding theoretical predictions. The development can offer a cost-effective, minimally invasive health care solution for immunization and drug delivery.
Issue Section:
Technical Briefs
Topics:
Drugs,
Ejectors,
Needles,
Skin,
Drug delivery systems,
Nozzles,
Pressure,
Rubber,
Silicone rubber,
Shock (Mechanics),
Shock waves,
Cavities,
Waves
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