Injection device with retaining means actuated by needle shield
US8876778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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