Dermisonics, Inc. Prepares U-Strip(TM) Ultrasonic Transducer Device for Mass Production
26 April 2006 - 3:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
IRVINE, Calif., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dermisonics,
Inc. (OTC:DMSI.OB) (BULLETIN BOARD: DMSI.OB) , a medical device
company focused on the development of painless, needle-free
drug-delivery technology, has completed a demonstration of a mass
production system for ultrasonic transducers used in its U-Strip
ultrasonic drug delivery technology. The U-Strip patented
electronic system uses a specialized form of ultrasound waves to
enhance the delivery of drugs through the skin and into the
bloodstream from a specially modified patch. Ultrasound is
generated via transducers, which convert electronic signals into
mechanical energy. The transducers used in the U-Strip design emit
an alternating ultrasonic waveform, sawtooth to squarewave, as
opposed to ordinary transducers, which emit only sine waves, and
generate a tremendous amount of heat energy as a result. The
alternating signal reduces the heating effect, which could damage a
drug in a transdermal patch delivery system. Until recently these
transducers were hand made to exacting specifications. Dermisonics
engineers have produced a manufacturing mold system, which can
fabricate the Redding Generation-5 transducers, on an assembly line
basis. This step is expected to dramatically improve transducer
precision and anticipated to reduce manufacturing costs. Inventor
of Dermisonics' technology and Executive VP, Bruce Redding states,
"The mass production process for the Redding Generation-5
transducers significantly improves our cost structure on what is
the most expensive component of the U-strip System and puts the
system in a range more suitable for both our consumer products and
our drug delivery applications." Redding adds. "In order to enable
the wide adoption of our technology, it will be necessary to
prepare for the mass production of its components. Production
capability of the U-Strip transducer devices is now in place."
Dermisonics is currently recruiting recipients to proceed with a
planned Human Pilot Trial-2 on its U-Strip(TM) delivery system for
use with insulin on Type-2 adult diabetics. About Dermisonics, Inc.
Dermisonics Inc. is a specialized medical and cosmetic device
company focused on the ongoing development, testing and
commercialization of a transdermal patch designed to facilitate the
efficient, painless and needle- free delivery of heavy molecular
drugs in humans. Its leading drug-delivery platform, the
U-Strip(TM), incorporates a transdermal patch controlled by
microelectronics and using safe, ultrasonic technology. Clinical
tests have shown this system to be very effective in the
transdermal delivery of Insulin. It is also well suited to deliver
at least 175 other existing drugs that, at present, cannot be
effectively delivered through the pores of the skin using
conventionally available transdermal technology due to their large
molecular size. The Company is also dedicated to the development of
other portable ultrasonic devices for applications in the medical
or wound care (Antiseptic Wand) and skin care (U-Wand) fields. For
additional information see http://www.dermisonics.com/ North
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Contact: Michael Drepper Phone: +49-621-430-6130 Legal Notice
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DATASOURCE: Dermisonics, Inc. CONTACT: North American investor
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investor relations, Michael Drepper, +49-621-430-6130, or Web site:
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