Abstract: A receptacle includes an elongate barrel section defining a barrel length between an axial position pA and an axial position pB; side walls each having an inner surface bordering an interior; a layer of a lubricant located on the inner surface; and a charge present in the interior and sealing a cross section of the interior between the inner surfaces of the side walls. An axial position p+ is the axial position closest to pB at which the charge contacts the layer or the inner surfaces and an axial position p? is the axial position closest to pA at which the charge contacts the layer or the inner surfaces. The distance between pB and p+ divided by the distance between p+ and pA is in a range from 0 to 2 and a mean thickness of the layer between pA and p. is at least 10 nm.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting a fluid includes: an injector including a cylindrical container, a coupling portion, and a peripheral section; a needle assembly including a needle and a hub defining a contact area, the coupling portion configured to be coupled with the hub; and a needle retention device including a needle-retainer portion having a finger configured to radially extend over at least a part of the contact area of the hub, a container-contact portion defining a first opening configured to be attached in a form-fitting way onto the peripheral section of the container. When the apparatus is in its operational state, the hub of the needle assembly is coupled to the coupling portion, the container-contact portion is attached to the container, and the finger of the needle-retainer portion extends over the contact area of the hub when the needle retention device is in its retaining position.

Abstract: A syringe body for a syringe for injecting a highly viscous medium has a hollow cylindrical configuration, forms a chamber configured to receive the highly viscous medium, and includes: a distal end portion; a proximal end portion having an opening through which a piston rod arrangement is insertable into the chamber; and a Luer lock connector formed at the distal end portion, the Luer lock connector having an outer cone with a further opening configured to dispense the highly viscous medium and a sleeve-shaped portion with an inner thread. The syringe body has a minimum NPO resistance of over 90 N.

Abstract: A receptacle includes: an elongate barrel section with an axial position p determined along an axis, the elongate barrel section extending from an axial position pA to an axial position pB; a side wall extending over the elongate barrel section and having an inner surface bordering an interior with a diameter; and a layer of a lubricant located on at least a part of the inner surface, a portion of the axis extends from a first axial position p1 to a second axial position p2; a mean thickness of the layer is determined in the portion; a position pm is the midpoint between p1 and p2; TA is a mean thickness of the layer for a section from p1 to pm; TB is a mean thickness of the layer for a section from pm to p2; a ratio TA:TB is in a range from 5:1 to 1:5.

Abstract: A system for storing a pharmaceutical composition at low temperatures includes: a pharmaceutical container having a barrel, a stopper which fluidly closes a first end of the barrel, and a closure which fluidly closes a second end of the barrel; and a liquid pharmaceutical composition and a gas both arranged within the barrel of the container between the stopper and the closure.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a needle to a syringe barrel including a Luer Lock connector having a thread and a cone. The adapter includes: a first part configured to support the needle; a second part including a counter thread configured to form a screwing connection with the thread of the Luer Lock connector; and at least one deformable locking element arranged within a region of the counter thread and protruding radially beyond a minor outer diameter of the counter thread, such that the at least one deformable locking element is configured to be deformed by the thread of the Luer Lock connector when the adapter is screwed to the syringe barrel.

Abstract: A syringe includes: a container body including an inner wall; a plunger including a plunger rod, the plunger rod being disposed at least partially within the container body; and a locking arrangement configured for locking a position of the plunger rod relative to the container body and for being operable between at least a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking arrangement including at least one deformable element which is configured for applying a locking force between the plunger rod and the inner wall of the container body when the locking arrangement is in the locked position and for releasing the locking force between the plunger rod and the inner wall of the container body when the locking arrangement is changed from the locked position to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A receptacle includes an elongate barrel section defining a barrel length between an axial position pA and an axial position pB; side walls each having an inner surface bordering an interior; a layer of a lubricant located on the inner surface; and a charge present in the interior and sealing a cross section of the interior between the inner surfaces of the side walls. An axial position p+ is the axial position closest to pB at which the charge contacts the layer or the inner surfaces and an axial position p? is the axial position closest to pA at which the charge contacts the layer or the inner surfaces. The distance between pB and p+ divided by the distance between p+ and pA is in a range from 0 to 2 and a mean thickness of the layer between pA and p. is at least 10 nm.

Abstract: A receptacle for pharmaceutical packaging includes: an elongate barrel section; a side wall extending over the elongate barrel section, the side wall having an inner surface bordering an interior, the interior having a diameter; and a layer of a lubricant located on at least a part of the inner surface. A thickness of the layer of lubricant is graduated.

Abstract: A receptacle includes: an elongate barrel section with an axial position p determined along an axis, the elongate barrel section extending from an axial position pA to an axial position pB; a side wall extending over the elongate barrel section and having an inner surface bordering an interior with a diameter; and a layer of a lubricant located on at least a part of the inner surface, a portion of the axis extends from a first axial position p1 to a second axial position p2; a mean thickness of the layer is determined in the portion; a position pm is the midpoint between p1 and p2; TA is a mean thickness of the layer for a section from p1 to pm; TB is a mean thickness of the layer for a section from pm to p2; a ratio TA:TB is in a range from 5:1 to 1:5.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting a fluid includes: an injector including a cylindrical container, a coupling portion, and a peripheral section; a needle assembly including a needle and a hub defining a contact area, the coupling portion configured to be coupled with the hub; and a needle retention device including a needle-retainer portion having a finger configured to radially extend over at least a part of the contact area of the hub, a container-contact portion defining a first opening configured to be attached in a form-fitting way onto the peripheral section of the container. When the apparatus is in its operational state, the hub of the needle assembly is coupled to the coupling portion, the container-contact portion is attached to the container, and the finger of the needle-retainer portion extends over the contact area of the hub when the needle retention device is in its retaining position.

Abstract: A syringe body for a syringe for injecting a highly viscous medium has a hollow cylindrical configuration, forms a chamber configured to receive the highly viscous medium, and includes: a distal end portion; a proximal end portion having an opening through which a piston rod arrangement is insertable into the chamber; and a Luer lock connector formed at the distal end portion, the Luer lock connector having an outer cone with a further opening configured to dispense the highly viscous medium and a sleeve-shaped portion with an inner thread. The syringe body has a minimum NPO resistance of over 90 N.

Abstract: Instrumented retrievable implantable device (2), comprising an expandable section, for placement inside a body lumen, preferably in a blood vessel. The shape of the device of the invention (2) allows repositioning and retrieval by micro-invasive methods, by means of a link section (20) coupleable with a grabbing device (45) mounted on a catheter (40). A special positioning arm (64, 66) allows safe anchoring of the implant relative to a branching or another anatomy feature, and, the device may include soft inserts to streamline its body and reduce deposits.

Abstract: Instrumented retrievable implantable device, including an expandable section, for placement inside a body lumen, preferably in a blood vessel. The device includes a joined sensor for monitoring one or more physiological parameter for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Data access is assured by a passive RF transponder, in communication with an external readout unit or an implanted device, providing as well to the energy supply of the sensor. The shape of the device allows repositioning and retrieval by micro-invasive methods, by means of a link section coupleable with a grabbing device mounted on a catheter.

Abstract: Instrumented retrievable implantable device, including an expandable section, for placement inside a body lumen, preferably in a blood vessel. The device includes a joined sensor for monitoring one or more physiological parameter for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Data access is assured by a passive RF transponder, in communication with an external readout unit or an implanted device, providing as well to the energy supply of the sensor. The shape of the device allows repositioning and retrieval by micro-invasive methods, by means of a link section coupleable with a grabbing device mounted on a catheter.

Abstract: Instrumented retrievable implantable device (2), comprising an expandable section, for placement inside a body lumen, preferably in a blood vessel. The device (2) comprises a joined sensor (70) for monitoring one or more physiological parameter for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Data access is assured by a passive RF transponder, in communication with an external readout unit or an implanted device, providing as well to the energy supply of the sensor (70). The shape of the device of the invention (2) allows repositioning and retrieval by micro-invasive methods, by means of a link section (20) capable of being coupled with a grabbing device (45) mounted on a catheter (40).

Abstract: Instrumented retrievable implantable device (2), comprising an expandable section, for placement inside a body lumen, preferably in a blood vessel. The device (2) comprises a joined sensor (70) for monitoring one or more physiological parameter for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Data access is assured by a passive RF transponder, in communication with an external readout unit or an implanted device, providing as well to the energy supply of the sensor (70). The shape of the device of the invention (2) allows repositioning and retrieval by micro-invasive methods, by means of a link section (20) capable of being coupled with a grabbing device (45) mounted on a catheter (40).

Abstract: A random signal radar unit transmits a variable signal modulated by random noise (at 41). The return signal from the target area is correlated (at 61) with a sample of the transmitted signal, effectively compressing the spread spectrum waveform into a narrow band signal. The result is a covert high resolution radar which can be instrumented to operate in a number of single-or multi-mode configurations. By randomly varying biphase modulation (at 41, 35) and by down beating (at 49) the echo signal with the modulation delayed by a time equivalent to that of a leakage delay, a random signal is produced (at 35, 39) in which leakage return signals are readily filtered (at 53, 59).

Abstract: A random signal radar unit transmits a variable signal modulated by random noise (at 35). The return signal from the target area is correlated (at 61) with a sample of the transmitted signal, effectively compressing the spread spectrum waveform into a narrow band signal. The result is a covert high resolution radar which can be instrumented to operate in a number of single-or multi-mode configurations. By randomly varying biphase modulation (at 41, 35) and by modulating (at 49) the echo signal with the modulation delayed by a time equivalent to that of a leakage delay, a random signal is produced (at 35, 39) in which leakage return signals are readily filtered (at 53, 59).

Abstract: A random signal radar unit transmits a variable signal modulated by random noise (at 35). The return signal from the target area is correlated (at 61) with a sample of the transmitted signal, effectively compressing the spread spectrum waveform into a narrow band signal. The result is a covert high resolution radar which can be instrumented to operate in a number of single-or multi-mode configurations. By randomly varying biphase modulation (at 41, 35) and by, modulating (at 49) the echo signal with the modulation delayed by a time equivalent to that of a leakage delay, a random signal is produced (at 35, 39) in which leakage return signals are readily filtered (at 53, 59).