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Dermisonics develops U-Wand delivery device for cosmetics

30
Jun '05

A cosmetic & medical device company Dermisonics Inc announced it has commenced the development of a new handheld cosmetics delivery device called the U-Wand. The Company has leveraged its expertise in ultrasonic drug delivery to develop a device intended for non-pharmaceutical, topical use with cosmetics.

Company Engineers Cosmeceutical Delivery Device

The U-Wand utilizes ultrasound to enhance the penetration and effect of various cosmetics.

The Company has developed four distinct design concepts for the U-Wand depending on the application.

Two of these target larger application areas for the entire body; one is intended for facial application while the fourth is a hybrid model for face and large area application. The models are either battery powered or charged by a removable power cord.

The introduction of the U-Wand represents entry into an entirely new market opportunity for the Company in the real of consumer products with an initial focus on cosmetics. Bruce Haglund, Chairman and CEO of Dermisonics commented, "We believe the application of our ultrasound technology to cosmetics represents a significant new opportunity for the Company. Our purpose is to develop innovative methods for the application of cosmetics and to foster their acceptance and use by consumers.

US based Dermisonics Inc is a specialized medical and cosmetic device company that is primarily focused on the ongoing development, testing and eventual commercialization of a transdermal patch that has been designed to facilitate the efficient and needle-free delivery of heavy molecular drugs into the system. The U-Strip is a drug delivery system incorporating a transdermal patch in combination with microelectronics and ultrasonic technology.

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