In:
Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, Fuji Technology Press Ltd., Vol. 25, No. 4 ( 2013-08-20), p. 755-761
Abstract:
A tungsten needle was fabricated by electrochemically etching a thin wire with a diameter of 100 µm, with the goal of using it in minimally invasive medical treatments. The sharpness and smoothness of the tip were effective for easy insertion because they provided a large stress concentration and small amount of friction, respectively. An experiment involving the insertion of the fabricated needle into artificial skinmade of silicone rubber was carried out. The resistance force during the insertion was greatly reduced because of the small size of the needle, which was comparable to a mosquito’s proboscis. Despite the ultra-thin shape, the microneedle neither buckled nor broke because of the high hardness of the tungsten material. A hole was fabricated in the tungsten needle using excimer laser processing and electrochemical etching. Water and blood sampling were successfully achieved using this needle.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1883-8049
,
0915-3942
DOI:
10.20965/jrm.2013.p0755
Language:
English
Publisher:
Fuji Technology Press Ltd.
Publication Date:
2013
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2587053-1
SSG:
31
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