Device for injecting an implant
US8834412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M37/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for the back-injection of an implant including a holder to allow a user to hold the device, an injection needle, a retainer for retaining the implant before the injection needle, a plunger having a distal part for injecting the implant during withdrawal of the needle, a protective sleeve, capable of adopting an injection position leaving the needle uncovered and a safety position covering the needle again after use of the device, and a spring designed to move the protective sleeve into their safety position, the movement of the spring being controllable by the user.
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