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Vial transfer and injection apparatus and method

US11040138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2018
Grant dateJun 22, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3128
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Drug delivery system, injection device, transfer apparatus, vial holder and method of administering and transferring are disclosed. The system may include transfer apparatus and an injection device. The transfer apparatus may have receiving stations for a drug source, such as a vial or vial holder, and for an injection device, and fluid flow pathways for transferring drugs from the source into the injection device. The injection device may include an expandable elastic bladder and an injection cannula that is movable between a plurality of positions.

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