| abstract |
Microneedle-based devices and associated methods for removing fluid from a body are described. The devices incorporate microneedles capable of fluidly linking the body to a high capacity absorbent material capable of absorbing at least 5 times its own weight of said fluid. The microneedles may be conventional hollow microneedles in which the bores are filled with a microporous material, hydrophobic hollow microneedles provided with bores having a hydrophilic lining, hollow hydrogel microneedles or solid microporous microneedles. |