Automated drug preparation apparatus including syringe loading, preparation and filling
US8209941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/201
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated medication preparation system for preparing a prescribed dosage of medication in a drug delivery device. The system includes a plurality of stations for receiving, handling and processing the drug delivery device so that the prescribed dosage of medication is delivered to the drug delivery device and a transporting device that receives and holds more than one drug delivery device and moves the drug delivery devices in a controlled manner from one station to another station. The system is configured so that two or more separate drug delivery devices can be acted upon at the same time.
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