Drug delivery device and adaptor
US9308317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/1077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein is a drug delivery device including: a reservoir for a product, said reservoir having a distally projecting end-piece defining an axial passageway for the transfer of the product, said end-piece having a distal portion, an adaptor having a collar engageable around said end-piece, and a securing structure for locking the axial movement of said collar with respect to said end-piece. The adaptor further comprises a foldable element capable of going from a folded configuration in which said foldable element substantially surrounds said distal portion of said end-piece, to an unfolded configuration, in which said foldable element leaves said distal portion uncovered. An adaptor for forming a drug delivery device is also provided.
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