Sheath removal mechanism
US10124121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/3202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is a sheath removal mechanism (1) for removing a protective needle sheath (2) from an injection needle (3) of a syringe (4) in a drug delivery device (5). The sheath removal mechanism (1) comprises a cap (6) adapted to cover a distal end of a drug delivery device (5) and adapted to engage the protective needle sheath (2), and at least one rotatable cam (7) adapted to move the cap (6) in a distal direction (D) away from the syringe (4) when rotated from a first rotational position (P1) towards a second rotational position (P2).
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