Iontophoresis (a.k.a. Electromotive Drug Administration (EMDA)) is a technique using a small electric charge to deliver a medicine or other chemical through the skin. It is basically an injection without the needle. The technical description of this process is a non-invasive method of propelling high concentrations of a charged substance, normally a medication or bioactive agent, transdermally by repulsive electromotive force using a small electrical charge applied to an iontophoretic chamber containing a similarly charged active agent and its vehicle.
One or two chambers are filled with a solution containing an active ingredient and its solvent, also called the vehicle. The positively charged chamber, called the anode, will repel a positively charged chemical, whereas the negatively charged chamber, called the cathode, will repel a negatively charged chemical into the skin.
Lead-Lok offers the following iontophoresis product lines:
IontoPatch
The IontoPatch is an extended time-release electronic transdermal drug delivery system. It is used primarily by physical therapists, occupational therapists and sports medicine professionals for site-specific therapy to treat a variety of conditions. The IontoPatch is eligible for billing under the existing iontophoretic code. More information…
Trivarion
Trivarion’s unique design makes it the most conforming delivery electrode available. Coupled with its ability to deliver ions with a precise pH balance up to 80 mA*min, it is clear why the Trivarion iontophoresis system is the best value available on the market. More information…
