An Implantable MEMS Drug Delivery Device for Rapid Delivery in Ambulatory Emergency Care

Abstract

We introduce the first implantable drug delivery system based on MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) technology specifically designed as a platform for treatment in ambulatory emergency care. The device is named IRD3 (implantable rapid drug delivery device) and allows rapid delivery of drugs. Vasopressin was used as a model drug for in vitro tests as it is a commonly used drug for cardiac resuscitation. Experimental results reveal that the IRD3 provides an effective method for rapid delivery without significant drug degradation. Several medical uses and delivery modalities for IRD3 are proposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA537599

Entities

People

  • H. H. Duc
  • M. Cima
  • N. Elman

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Consciousness Disorders
  • Degradation
  • Drug Therapy
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Fabrication
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Resuscitation

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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  • Trauma or Military Medicine

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems