Title :
A Lorentz-Force Actuated Autoloading Needle-free Injector
Author :
Hemond, Brian D. ; Wendell, Dawn M. ; Hogan, N. Cathy ; Taberner, Andrew J. ; Hunter, Ian W.
Author_Institution :
Mech. Eng. Dept., Massachusetts Inst. of Technol., Cambridge, MA
Abstract :
The advantages of delivering injections via needle-free methods are numerous. However, conventional methods for needle-free injection lack sufficient control over depth of penetration and shape of injection. Thus, a needle-free injector was designed, constructed, and tested, using a controllable linear Lorentz-force actuator. This actuator allows rapid control of the injection pressure during injections. Using this device, precise control over delivery parameters can be achieved. The injector design was tested for repeatability and evaluated for depth control using acrylamide gel and dye
Keywords :
actuators; drug delivery systems; drugs; dyes; gels; medical control systems; pressure control; acrylamide gel; autoloading needle-free injector; controllable linear Lorentz-force actuator; depth control; dyes; injection pressure control; injection shape; injector design; jet mechanics; penetration depth; repeatability testing; Actuators; Drugs; Electric variables control; Force control; Needles; Orifices; Pistons; Pressure control; Shape control; Skin;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2006. EMBS '06. 28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0032-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1557-170X
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2006.259918