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Disposable pen needle with re-use prevention features

US8764706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2010
Grant dateJul 1, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/583
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pen needle (521) for a drug delivery device (100) includes a hub (511) and a needle (502) fixedly connected to the hub (511). An outer cover (501) removably receives the hub (511) and the needle (502). A locking member (505) locks the hub (511) and the needle (502) in the outer cover (501). The hub (625) may have a colored portion (629) visible to the user to indicate that the needle (623) has been used.

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