Device and method for renewing electrodes during iontophoresis

Details Device and method for renewing electrodes during iontophoresis Device and method for renewing electrodes during iontophoresis

1991-02-08

1994-06-14

Rosenbaum, C. Fred

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604 49, 607149, A61N 130

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053205979

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an iontophoretic drug delivery device having electrode renewing features includes a housing having a first electrode, a second electrode, a circuit for providing electrical communication between the first and second electrodes. The circuit is capable of engaging a source of current. Control means is provided for effecting the amount of current passing between the electrodes. A removable electrolyte reservoir is capable of holding electrolyte and removably engaging the housing so that one of the electrodes can contact electrolyte contained within the reservoir. A removable active agent reservoir is capable of holding an active agent for iontophoretic delivery. The active agent reservoir is capable of removably engaging the housing so that the active agent contacts one of the electrodes.
The present invention also provides a method for renewing electrodes during delivery of an active agent from an iontophoretic system which comprises at least two electrodes and means for containing an active agent, which method comprises:

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