Novel multichannel ionosonic devices with microneedle arrays incorporated
into the devices for transdermal and intradermal delivery are described.
In an embodiment, the ionosonic device includes a multichannel
ionophoretic driver used in combination with a multichannel dispersion
electrode integrated with ultrasonic elements and microneedle array
elements mounted on a single application electrode. The
ionosonic-microneedle transdermal device can be configured in a variety
of shapes and structural flexibility for the treatment of skin and
systemic disorders through the intradermal and transdermal delivery of
one or more of a variety of therapeutic and modulating agents. Because of
enhanced transdermal penetration this device offers the transdermal
delivery of therapeutic peptides is getting closer to reality. The
devices described herein deliver the therapeutic agents to the targeted
diseased area as well as systemic levels obviating the need for oral
ingestion, the associated side effects and as in the case of peptides
bypasses the hydrolyzing digestive enzymes that make such agents
ineffective when taken by mouth.