#$%^&*AU2012200649A120120223.pdf#####C:\NRPortbl\DCC\KMH\4128266.1 DOC-2A)2/2012 ABSTRACT An application device (20) for applying a microneedle array, the application device (20) comprising a housing (22) having a face defining an opening that can be positioned at a target site, an impactor (62) for accelerating a microneedle array toward the target site, 5 and a drive member for biasing the impactor (62) relative to the housing (22), wherein the impactor (62) is capable of moving along a substantially arcuate path to move the microneedle array toward the target site. FIG. I