Individual Dose Packaging

Abstract

A method for packaging an agent for delivery within a body cavity. A reservoir within a package contains a specified quantity of the agent and is either contiguous with, or coupled to, a dispensing node such as a swab. Depth of insertion of the dispensing node into the body cavity is restricted to a specified depth by a penetration-restricting feature that forms part of the package.

1 . A method of manufacture for an agent delivery product, the method comprising: a. forming depressions in a base sheet; b. dispensing a gel containing the agent in the depressions in the base sheet; c. sealing a cover sheet to the base sheet to form a sealed package; and d. cutting the sealed package into a specified shape.  
   
   
       2 . A method of manufacture in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the step of forming depressions includes vacuum forming the depressions.  
   
   
       3 . A method of manufacture in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the step of forming depressions includes matched die forming the depressions.  
   
   
       4 . A method of manufacture for an agent delivery product, the method comprising: 
 a. forming a reservoir;    b. filling the reservoir with an agent; and    c. forming a duct in fluid communication with the reservoir by application of pressure to the agent within the reservoir.