Drug Delivery Microchip

Feb 23, 2012, 04:40 AM by Michael Croft

Chicago Tribune Health | An implantable microchip has successfully delivered drugs to patients. The chip, developed by Microchips, Inc., is made of wells covered with a thin platinum/tatanium film.

February 23, 2012 | An implantable microchip has successfully delivered drugs to patients. The chip, developed by Microchips, Inc., is made of wells covered with a thin platinum/tatanium film. The film melts when exposed to electrical signal, which can be preprogramed or controlled wirelessly. The current design holds 20 doses of medication. Chicago Tribune Health