PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an applicator which makes it easy for a microneedle to puncture the skin and adheres and fixes the microneedle to the skin without touching it with the hand in a short period of time.SOLUTION: By using an ingot-shaped microneedle hold member and a spring-type applicator, puncture of the microneedle to the skin is instantaneously performed, and the microneedle is made to adhere to and fixed to the skin by a tape. Consequently, the microneedle can be easily carried and medicine is easily administered to the skin of a patient by the use of the applicator.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】皮膚へのマイクロニードルの穿刺が容易になり、しかも、短時間で手を触れることなくマイクロニードルを皮膚に密着固定できるアプリケータの提供。【解決手段】インゴット状のマイクロニードル保持部材とバネ式のアプリケータを使用することにより、瞬時にマイクロニードルを皮膚に穿刺し、テープで密着固定できる。この結果、携帯が容易で、簡便に皮膚への薬物投与が可能になった。【選択図】図5
