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Injection device with retaining means actuated by needle shield

US8876778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2008
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/2073
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device is presented for injection of a product into an injection site, comprising: a container provided with a needle, a housing receiving the container, and a needle shield releasably coupled with the container. The device also includes a retaining arrangement provided at or near the distal end of the device, designed for preventing the container from moving distally with respect to the housing until the needle shield is removed from the container.

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