Actuators for device for delivering medicinal implants
US7976491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J7/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention includes an actuator for actuating a device for inserting a medicament within a body cavity of a mammal, the actuator including a handle case having a proximal portion for gripping and a distal portion including means for attaching the actuator to a cartridge for containing medicament, and means for creating a proximal to distal linear motion with respect to the handle case, wherein the cartridge includes a retractable chamber for containing the medicament disposed therein, a substantially stationary member and means for retracting the retractable chamber about the substantially stationary member while maintaining the substantially stationary member in a substantially stationary position.
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