Medical device

摘要

A medical device ( 20 ) is provided that is suitable for use in the delivery of active component into or through the skin. The medical device comprises: an extension member ( 22 ) having a first major surface ( 24 ) and a second major surface ( 26 ), the first major surface comprising a first portion and a second portion; an array retaining member ( 28 ) extending from the first portion of the first major surface of the extension member, the array retaining member comprising an array surface ( 30 ) having at least one microneedle ( 32 ) extending from the array surface; and pressure sensitive adhesive ( 34 ) disposed on the second portion of the first major surface of the extension member to facilitate the adhesive attachment of the device to mammalian skin when the at least one microneedle is inserted through the stratum corneum.