The patch was developed by J&J’s subsidiary, Alza Corporation, which is now working on manufacturing processes with a launch expected in 2007.
Ionsys is a compact, non-invasive, self-contained and pre-programmed analgesic system. Designed to adhere to a patient’s upper arm or chest, the system uses a low level electrical current to deliver the medication directly through the skin and into the bloodstream with the push of a button.
Ionsys will be marketed in the European Union by Janssen-Cilag companies. The product is currently under review by the FDA, and upon approval, Ortho-McNeil will market the product in the US.