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Pre-filled active vial having integral plunger assembly

US8617123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Becton Dickinson France · FR

Inventors

Tracy Ray Hottovy · Columbus, US
Eric Schiller · Kinnelon, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 20, 2010
Grant date	Dec 31, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 27, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2005/31518
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pre-filled vial assembly adapted for dispensing and delivering a fluid includes: a body member having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior; and a transitionable stopper disposed within the interior of the body member. At least a portion of the body member is engageable with a source of air or fluid for advancing the transitionable stopper from an initial position to an activated position in which at least a portion of a fluid contained within the interior of the body member is advanced therefrom.

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