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Drug delivery apparatus including beneficial agent chamber with chimney for a directed flow path

US4936829A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1988
Grant dateJun 26, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/1409
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cartridge for introducing a beneficial agent into a medical fluid conduit is disclosed. The cartridge includes a pierceable stopper having a hollow, open ended protrusion extending into the cartridge chamber and having the beneficial agent retained therein by a liquid pervious barrier. The hollow, open ended protrusion creates a directed flow path within the cartridge.

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