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Injection device

US5873860A · kind A · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 1997
Grant dateFeb 23, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2207/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention concerns a complete injection device which is ready for immediate use and whose injection member charged with an active substance solution and cannula form an inseparable unit. The invention also concerns a blister pack comprising at least two units, of which the basic unit is a complete injection device ready for immediate use. The advantages of the injection device are that it is a disposable syringe charged with active substance solution available for immediate use without the need of additional manipulation, remains sterile until the point immediately before use and is particularly suitable for small dosages.

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