NON-SKIN-CONTACTING MICRONEEDLE ARRAY APPLICATOR

摘要

An applicator used to apply microneedle arrays to a mammal. An applicator capable of sensing a controlled distance from a skin surface and propelling a microneedle array across this distance and into the skin surface is disclosed. A method of applying a microneedle array to a skin surface by placing the microneedle array a predetermined distance away from the skin surface and propelling the microneedle array into the skin surface is disclosed.