Iontophoretic drug delivery device having improved controller

Details Iontophoretic drug delivery device having improved controller Iontophoretic drug delivery device having improved controller

1996-09-03

1999-03-02

Bockelman, Mark

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-ray or electrical...

604 49, A61N 130

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058763686

ABSTRACT:
An iontophoretic drug delivery device including an improved controller is disclosed. More specifically, the controller includes a number of features including a controller which records the number of times that it has been used. The controller records the number of uses and, after a predetermined number of uses, the controller will no longer operate. Similarly, the controller may include a microprocessor which times a useful life of the controller, such as five (5) years. Once the timer has timed a predetermined length of time, the controller will indicate that it is no longer useable and should be discarded. The microprocessor of the controller may also be used for storage of a unique serial number embedded in the read only memory of the microprocessor for traceability purposes. Additionally, the unique serial number may be used as a security measure to ensure that the correct controller is used with the proper patch. The microprocessor of the controller may also be used to record a date, time and/or duration of usage and playback the recorded information to a health-care professional. One method of transmitting and receiving the information from the controller is to use an LED indicator. The LED can be used as a photoreceiver as well as a transmitter of information.

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