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Pen-type injector

US9849245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2013
Grant dateDec 26, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/59
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a pen-type injector equipped with a cartridge holder for a drug delivery device. The cartridge holder has a longitudinal axis and comprises a body for receiving a cartridge, wherein the body comprises at a proximal end engagement means for releasably coupling the cartridge holder to the drug delivery device, a latch member for releasably engaging a cap of the drug delivery device and an alignment element which is visual from the outer side of the body. The alignment element may be an aperture provided in the body and/or a lug which forms the latch member.

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