Abstract: Described is an autoinjector comprising of a case, a motor adapted to rotate a drive gear, and a curvi-linear plunger adapted to mate with the drive gear. The plunger includes a distal end with a resilient flange, which in a non-deflected state, abuts a proximal collar of a syringe, and, in a deflected state, advances through the proximal collar and engages a stopper in the syringe.

Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case configured to receive a syringe, a slidable member that is movable axially within the case to cause at least a portion of the syringe to move axially when the syringe is disposed within the case for dispensing a medicament through a needle of the syringe, a locking member configured to prevent actuation of the slidable member when the autoinjector is in a pre-dispense configuration, a sleeve coupled to a distal end of the case and surrounding at least a portion of a needle of the syringe when the syringe is disposed within the case, an elongate member extending proximally from the sleeve and configured to deflect the locking member to allow actuation of the plunger, and two drive springs coupled to the slidable member and configured to apply a biasing force that acts on the slidable member to move the slidable member distally.

Abstract: An autoinjector includes a case configured to receive a syringe, a slidable member that is movable axially within the case to cause at least a portion of the syringe to move axially when the syringe is disposed within the case for dispensing a medicament through a needle of the syringe, a locking member configured to prevent actuation of the slidable member when the autoinjector is in a pre-dispense configuration, a sleeve coupled to a distal end of the case and surrounding at least a portion of a needle of the syringe when the syringe is disposed within the case, an elongate member extending proximally from the sleeve and configured to deflect the locking member to allow actuation of the plunger, and two drive springs coupled to the slidable member and configured to apply a biasing force that acts on the slidable member to move the slidable member distally.

Abstract: A drug delivery device comprises an outer surface and a region for receiving a medicament container. The region has an inner surface to contact and support a medicament container received therein. The device also includes a thermal bridge extending between the inner surface and the outer surface to conduct heat between the inner surface and the outer surface. The thermal bridge has a thermal conductivity equal to or greater than 10W/mk.

Abstract: An injection device includes a needle, a needle sleeve surrounding the needle, the needle sleeve having an aperture and being arranged such that the needle extends through the aperture during an injection process, and a needle obscuring element movable between a first position and a second position relative to the needle sleeve. The needle obscuring element is coupled to the needle sleeve when in the first position and when in the second position. The needle obscuring element is arranged to cover a larger portion of the aperture when in the second position than when in the first position.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to features of an injection device arranged to provide a sensory distraction to a user during insertion of a needle into flesh. According to a first aspect, an injector device includes a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and configured to receive a container of medicament, a needle housing for holding a needle in a position at the distal end of the housing, and a needle sleeve mounted within the housing, wherein the needle sleeve and needle housing are moveable relative to one another by a user action between a first configuration in which the needle sleeve would enclose a needle, and a second configuration in which a needle would extend from the needle sleeve in the distal direction, wherein the needle sleeve comprises a portion configured to vibrate and/or rotate during motion between the first configuration and the second configuration.

Abstract: A patch for placement on the skin and for use with an injector device. The patch comprises a first layer on a first side of the patch, a second layer on a second side of the patch opposite to the first side, and a sealed fluid reservoir between the first and second layers. A fluid is contained within the fluid reservoir. The patch also includes a moveable rupturing element and an aperture. The rupturing element is configured to rupture the fluid reservoir to allow release of the fluid out of the fluid reservoir. The aperture extends at least partially through the patch to receive an injection needle of an injector device. Also provided is a system comprising an injector device and such a patch, and also a method of use of such a patch.

Abstract: An injection device storage container includes a case configured to contain at least one injection device for delivering a medicament; and a hanger arrangement coupled to the case and configured to suspend the case from a supporting wall; wherein the case includes an upper panel having an opening formed therein through which the at least one injection device can be dispensed, and wherein the opening is arranged such that, when the case is suspended from the supporting wall, the at least one injection device is dispensed in a horizontal orientation through the opening.

Abstract: An injector device comprising an elongate housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and configured to receive a container of medicament, a plunger rod moveable longitudinally within the housing between a primed position and a completed position, the plunger rod being configured to engage a container of medicament when received in the housing; wherein the housing comprises an indicator located in a proximal region of the housing; the indicator comprising a spindle, the spindle comprising a shaft and a dial, and wherein the shaft of the spindle comprises a threaded arrangement configured to engage with a threaded arrangement on the plunger rod such that longitudinal movement of the plunger rod from the primed position towards the completed position is configured to cause the dial of the spindle to rotate to provide a user with information associated with the progress of the injection process dependent upon the longitudinal position of the plunger rod.

Abstract: An injector device comprising an elongate housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and configured to receive a container of medicament, a plunger rod moveable longitudinally within the housing between a primed position and a completed position, the plunger rod being configured to be engageable with a container of medicament. The housing comprises an indicator located in a proximal region of the housing. The indicator comprises a display window located in the proximal region of a side wall of the housing, a projection proximally extending from the plunger rod. The projection is coupled to the plunger rod and is visible through the display window in the primed position. The projection is configured to move between a first indicating position and a second indicating position to provide a user with information associated with a progress of an injection process dependent upon the longitudinal position of the plunger rod.

Abstract: An injector device comprising: an outer housing for receiving a medicament container; and a drive mechanism for dispensing medicament from a medicament container received in the outer housing. The drive mechanism comprises a plunger rod and a displacing member configured to displace a distal end of the plunger rod into said medicament container to dispense said medicament. The device further comprises a brake configured to slow the rate of displacement of the plunger rod under the force of the displacing member.

Abstract: Described is an autoinjector comprising a case, a door hingedly coupled to the case and having an open position and a closed position, a plunger slidably disposed in the case, and at least one drive spring applying a biasing force on the plunger relative to the case, wherein the door is operably coupled to the plunger, and wherein rotation of the door from the closed position to the open position moves the plunger from a distal position in the case to a proximal position in the case and compresses the at least one drive spring.

Abstract: Described is an autoinjector comprising a case, a door hingedly coupled to the case and having an open position and a closed position, a plunger slidably disposed in the case, and at least one drive spring applying a biasing force on the plunger relative to the case, wherein the door is operably coupled to the plunger, and wherein rotation of the door from the closed position to the open position moves the plunger from a distal position in the case to a proximal position in the case and compresses the at least one drive spring.

Abstract: Described is a cartridge comprising a body adapted to contain a medicament, a bung slidably disposed in the body and having a distal face and a proximal face, and a light element coupled to a component of the cartridge. Further described is a medicament delivery device comprising the cartridge, a first receiver adapted to receive an optical signal from the light element and convert the optical signal into a first electrical signal, and a second receiver adapted to receive an optical signal from the light element and convert the optical signal into a second electrical signal.

Abstract: Described is a medicament cartridge comprising a housing having open proximal and distal ends, a first coupling mechanism, and a syringe slidably disposed in the housing. The syringe includes a needle and has a retracted position in which the needle is covered by the housing and an extended position in which the needle is exposed. A delivery device comprises the medicament cartridge, an actuator comprising a plunger, a motor adapted to translate the plunger, a second coupling mechanism adapted to detachably engage the first coupling mechanism, and a control button adapted to actuate the motor. A carrier comprises a first slot for at least partially containing the actuator, a second slot for at least partially containing the medicament cartridge, a user interface adapted to provide at least one a visual signal and an audible signal.

Abstract: Described is an autoinjector comprising of a case, a motor adapted to rotate a drive gear, and a curvi-linear plunger adapted to mate with the drive gear. The plunger includes a distal end with a resilient flange, which in a non-deflected state, abuts a proximal collar of a syringe, and, in a deflected state, advances through the proximal collar and engages a stopper in the syringe.

Abstract: Described is an autoinjector comprising a case, a door hingedly coupled to the case and having an open position and a closed position, a plunger slidably disposed in the case, and at least one drive spring applying a biasing force on the plunger relative to the case, wherein the door is operably coupled to the plunger, and wherein rotation of the door from the closed position to the open position moves the plunger from a distal position in the case to a proximal position in the case and compresses the at least one drive spring.

Abstract: Described is an autoinjector comprising of a case, a motor adapted to rotate a drive gear, and a curvi-linear plunger adapted to mate with the drive gear. The plunger includes a distal end with a resilient flange, which in a non-deflected state, abuts a proximal collar of a syringe, and, in a deflected state, advances through the proximal collar and engages a stopper in the syringe.

Abstract: Described is an autoinjector comprising a case, a door hingedly coupled to the case and having an open position and a closed position, a plunger slidably disposed in the case, and at least one drive spring applying a biasing force on the plunger relative to the case, wherein the door is operably coupled to the plunger, and wherein rotation of the door from the closed position to the open position moves the plunger from a distal position in the case to a proximal position in the case and compresses the at least one drive spring.

Abstract: Described is an auto-injector for administering a medicament comprising a case arranged to receive a packaged syringe comprising an injection needle, wherein the case comprises a front case rotatably coupled to a rear case, and a drive spring arranged to advance a plunger relative to the packaged syringe, and a reset mechanism for the drive spring arranged to retract the plunger and compress the drive spring when the front case is rotated relative to the rear case.