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Pen needle hub with a patient contact surface

US10569031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2016
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/349
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A needle-bearing hub for a pen needle is provided with a distal patient-facing side having an enlarged surface for contact with the subject's skin. The enlarged surface is provided with a radius of curvature that increases the likelihood that the needle reaches full injection depth when an injection is performed at an inclined angle with respect to the surface of the skin and with to the desired depth less discomfort to the patient.

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