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Medicated module with needle guard

US8979791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2010
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2005/3267
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medicated module comprising a connecting body configured for attachment to a drug delivery device. A first needle is fixed within the connecting body and an outer body operatively coupled to the connecting body. A needle guard operatively coupled to the outer body and a biasing member positioned between the outer body and needle guard. A second needle fixed within the outer body and a recess within the connecting body defines a reservoir. The reservoir contains at least one dose of a medicament and is configured for fluid communication with the first and second needle.

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