Injector apparatus and method of use
US7998108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/31508
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an injector device including an inserter element, a head element, an implant and a set of detachable protector elements for secured device handling. The device comprises a stop that controls the penetration depth of the device during injection. The device may comprise a removable catch that prevents the implant from exiting the device due to the advancement of its inserter element. The device may comprise a disengageable block that prevents the implant from exiting the device from its head element. The device may be configured for intraocular drug delivery.
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