Drug injection device with acceleration sensor for detecting abnormal operation
US8784381B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drug injection device includes a main body case having an injection needle let-in/let-out opening, a drug syringe mounting component that is provided inside the main body case and in which a drug syringe is mounted, a piston that is movable with respect to the drug syringe mounting component, a drive mechanism that drives the piston, a controller that is electrically connected to the drive mechanism, and an acceleration sensor that is electrically connected to the controller. This drug injection device allows the injection of a drug to be carried out safely and properly.
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