Gas permeable sealing member for drug container and methods of assembly
US12233026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/35
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Drug delivery devices, sealing members for containers housed within such drug delivery devices, and related methods of assembly are disclosed. The drug delivery device may include a housing, a container disposed in the housing and having an interior volume, a drug disposed in the interior volume, and a septum. The container may have an opening formed in an end surface and which communicates with the interior volume. The septum may include a proximal end inserted through the opening into the interior volume of the container. Additionally, the septum may include a distal end having a flange disposed outwardly of the proximal end and contacting the end surface of the container. At least an end portion of the flange may be made of a material that is permeable to a gaseous sterilizing agent.
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