Container for injection device with injection needle
US8728028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/2496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
With the subject invention, a container for an injection device with an injection needle is provided. The container includes a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate the injection device in both a pre-use and a post-use condition. The body defines a first opening through which the injection device in its pre-use condition may be accessed, and the body defines a second opening into which the injection device may be directed in its post-use condition. A closure is provided for closing the first opening. The container also includes a retainer proximate the second opening for retaining the injection device in the container in its post-use condition preventing access to the injection needle after the injection device has been used to administer an injection. Advantageously, the container of the subject invention may accommodate an injection device both before and after use thereby providing not only a pre-use packaging for the injection device, but also a post-use sharps container for the injection device.
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