Sensor system for drug delivery device, drug delivery device having the same and method of using the same
US9480795B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3368
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for use with a drug delivery device includes a sensor unit and a deactivation unit operatively coupled to an output of the sensor unit and to a drug-retaining region of the drug delivery device, wherein the drug-retaining region contains a drug. The sensor unit is configured to detect a characteristic of a local environment and generate an output corresponding to a value of the detected characteristic. The deactivation unit is configured to render the drug ineffective when the output of the sensor unit satisfies a predetermined condition.
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