Nonlithographic fabrication of inflatable and deflatable polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) micro-channels for magnetic actuation

Hyun Kim, Pyojin Kim, Jong Mo Seo

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Abstract

An implantable drug delivery device with an inflatable/deflatable reservoir, a release rate controlling micro-channel, a syringe attachable inlet, a unidirectional channel preventing drug substances from flowing back into the inlet, and a magnetic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) outlet capable of on-demand drug release was designed and fabricated to realize effective drug therapy. The reservoir is refillable through the inlet. Therefore, the device is reusable. The device does not employ photolithography patterning. Vapor coating, a precise cutting plotter, a vinyl adhesive material, and oxygen plasma treatment were employed to fabricate the device. Drug release rate was controlled by the micro-channel attached to the reservoir. Micro-channels with widths 300μm, 400μm, 500μm and depth 95μm were tested. Drug release is executed by deflecting the magnetic membrane outlet by an external electromagnetic field generating source: a permanent magnet or a planar copper coil.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 39th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Subtitle of host publicationSmarter Technology for a Healthier World, EMBC 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages300-303
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509028092
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Sep 2017
Event39th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2017 - Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 11 Jul 201715 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS
ISSN (Print)1557-170X

Conference

Conference39th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2017
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju Island
Period11/07/1715/07/17

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