Anti-tampering apparatus and method for drug delivery devices
US8784377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/3104
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anti-tampering apparatus and method for drug delivery devices provides for the capture of caps in a manner that restricts repositioning of a captured cap onto a corresponding drug delivery device. The anti-tampering apparatus includes one or more retention members to define a capture region for restrainably capturing a cap. The anti-tampering apparatus further locates an obstruction surface thereof to engage a surface of a drug delivery device and thereby restrict recapping of the device by the captured cap. As such, tampering of a drug delivery device is indicated by the absence of a cap captured within the anti-tampering apparatus.
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