Medicinal implant device and cartridge
US8048021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention includes a device for inserting a medicament within a body cavity of a mammal, and a cartridge for containing the medicament within the device, where the cartridge includes a housing, a retractable chamber for containing medicament disposed within the housing, and a substantially stationary member disposed within the barrel of the retractable chamber, where upon activation of the device, the retractable chamber is retracted about the substantially stationary member, thereby depositing medicament within the body cavity.
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