Ultra-Low Flow Technology for Drug Delivery
Ultra-Low Flow Technology for Drug Delivery Devices
Mott Corporation has developed innovative technology to control the flow rate of liquids and drugs in various devices over extended periods. This technology can be configured for passive or diffusional flow and can also manage flow rates in powered devices, making it a versatile solution for modern drug delivery systems.
Diffusional Flow in Drug Delivery Devices
Mott’s porous metal components are designed to ensure the sustained delivery of drugs through diffusional flow. This method allows for the controlled diffusion of a drug over several months, making it ideal for long-term treatment applications. The technology, available in titanium or stainless steel, is suitable for use in implanted devices or applications that require the slow and consistent diffusion of liquids, drugs, or biologics over an extended period.
Precision Flow Control in Powered Devices
For powered drug delivery devices, such as pumps, patch pumps, and other powered delivery systems, Mott’s porous metal membrane technology can be calibrated to manage ultra-low flow rates as low as 1-2 nanoliters per minute. This technology is based on the same principles that enable precise flow control for fluids in satellites. Once calibrated, Mott’s porous metal static flow control elements maintain consistent performance as long as the fluids are clean and the inlet and outlet conditions align with design specifications.
Benefits of Mott’s Technology
Mott’s ultra-low flow precision membrane technology offers several advantages:
- Chemical Inertness: The technology is non-reactive and constructed entirely of biocompatible materials, making it safe for use with various large and small molecules.
- Structural Integrity: The robust and rigid nature of porous metal provides unique properties that are often the solution for challenging medical and life sciences applications.
- Customization: The technology can be tailored to meet specific conditions, chemistries, and formulations, ensuring optimal performance for each unique application.
Applications in Medical and Life Sciences
Mott’s porous metal components are designed to meet the rigorous demands of medical and life sciences applications. Their technology is used in various drug delivery devices to provide consistent and reliable performance. Whether used for passive diffusional flow or in powered devices, Mott’s solutions are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and precision.
Dedicated Engineering and Design Services
Mott Corporation has a specialized team of engineers dedicated to providing engineering, design, and laboratory services to advance the development of tomorrow’s drug delivery technologies. Their expertise in sintered porous metal technology allows them to create solutions that meet the evolving needs of the medical and life sciences industries.
Established in 1959, Mott Corporation has a long history of applying sintered porous metal technology to gas and liquid filtration and flow product concepts. Our products serve a wide range of industries, including medical devices, medical instrumentation, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductors, analytical instrumentation, aerospace, and chromatography.
For more information about Mott Corporation’s innovative solutions for drug delivery devices, or to request additional information, contact us today.
