Patent · US Expired

Syringe package with evidence of opening

US4300678A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 7, 1980
Grant dateNov 17, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/002
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A syringe package includes a hollow barrel and a slidable plunger inside the barrel extending out of its proximal end. A needle cannula extends from a distal end of the barrel. A shield covers the cannula and is connected to the barrel to provide a seal thereto. The shield has a frangible portion adapted to be ruptured so that a first portion of the shield is removable and a second portion remains connected to the barrel as evidence of a broken seal. A cap covers the proximal end of the plunger and is connected to the barrel to provide a seal. The cap has a frangible portion adapted to be ruptured so that a first portion of the cap is removable and a second portion is adapted to remain connected to the barrel as evidence of a broken seal at this end of the syringe.

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