| abstract |
A transdermal agent delivery apparatus and system having a low infection potential comprising a delivery system having a microprojection member (or system) that includes a plurality of microprojections (or array thereof) that are adapted to pierce through the stratum corneum into the underlying epidermis layer, or epidermis and dermis layers. In one embodiment, the microprojection member includes a biocompatible coating having at least one biologically active agent and at least one antimicrobial agent disposed therein. In another embodiment, the microprojection member includes a hydrogel formulation having at least one biologically active agent and at least one antimicrobial agent. In yet another embodiment, the microprojection member includes a hydrogel formulation having at least one antimicrobial agent and a solid film having at least one biologically active agent. |