Ampoule for dispensing medication and method of use
US6379342B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D69/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ampoule which has been designed to contain sterile medicinal fluids of various types and doses in a measured dose fashion, which allows direct administration via linkage to standardized existing indwelling catheters, tubing and even hypodermic needle hubs by virtue of a contained Luer Lock fitting. The invention eliminates the need to draw up fluids into intermediary devices such as needles and syringes or other injection devices, thus minimizing costs and enhancing safety and convenience. The ampoule, by virtue of finger pressure on its flexible structure, allows complete administration directly into the body or its structures. The contents of the ampoule are protected and the sterility of contents and linkage mechanism is protected by a cover which occludes the opening into the ampoule until use. The ampoule also allows direct administration by connection of its Luer Lock fitting to standard hypodermic needles and hubs for injection into or through body structures.
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