Abstract: A syringe assembly includes a syringe and a tamper evident cap disposed over a Luer connection of the syringe, the tamper evident cap having a main body that defines a proximal end defining an opening, a distal end opposite the proximal end along the axial direction, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface that defines a passage to receive a tip cap and the Luer connection, where the tamper evident cap is spaced from the tip cap. The main body further defines a frangible connection between the proximal and distal ends of the main body. The frangible connection can break under a force applied to the distal end of the tamper evident cap such that the proximal end of the tamper evident cap remains engaged with the syringe when the frangible connection breaks.

Abstract: A system including an adapter for sequential engagement with a cartridge containing a first substance and a vial containing a second substance is disclosed. The adapter is configured to first engage with the vial and subsequently engage with the cartridge such that the cartridge is in fluid communication with the vial via the adapter. The system includes a latch member engageable with a portion of the cartridge. A plunger rod includes a protrusion and is adapted to communicate with the latch member, the plunger rod being transitionable from a disengaged position, in which the protrusion of the plunger rod is disengaged from the latch member and the latch member is locked to the cartridge, to an engaged position, in which the protrusion is engaged with the latch member and the latch member is unlocked from the cartridge and locked to the plunger rod.

Abstract: An injection needle assembly is presented having an injection needle; a tubular needle holder having distal engagement means and proximal engagement means; a tubular cap having proximal outer engagement means and proximal inner engagement means; a tubular needle cover having first engagement means arranged to cooperate with the proximal engagement means, and second engagement means arranged to cooperate with the proximal outer engagement means of the cap. A needle cover is arranged to be displaced from a first position wherein the second engagement means and the proximal outer engagement means prevents the needle cover and the needle holder to be axially displaced by a linear displacement, to a second position wherein the needle cover and the needle holder are distally displaced where the needle holder can be displaced distally, but not proximally.

Abstract: An articulation joint includes proximal links, distal links, and intermediate links connecting the proximal and distal links. The articulation joint has a straight configuration along a straight longitudinal axis, a first bent configuration when the articulation joint bends toward a first side of the longitudinal axis, and a second bent configuration when the articulation joint bends toward a second side of the longitudinal axis, opposite to the first side. When the articulation joint is in the straight configuration, a first gap is defined at the first side between adjacent proximal links, and the adjacent proximal links contact each other at the second side, a second gap is defined at each of the first side and the second side between adjacent distal links, and a third gap is defined at the first side between adjacent intermediate links, and adjacent intermediate links contact each other at the second side.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to a multichambered syringe including a main body. The main body may include a body first end, a body second end, and a body housing extending from the body first end to the body second end. Within the body housing may be at least one separating member, a plurality of chambers, and a puncture device. The puncture device may be structured to breach the at least one separating member. The puncture device and the at least one separating member may be structured to form a plurality of guided tunnels when the puncture device and the at least one separating member are engaged.

Abstract: An injector may include a container having a wall with an interior surface and a seal assembly with an interior surface, the interior surfaces of the wall and the seal assembly defining a closed sterile reservoir filled with a drug product. The injector may also include a fluid delivery system comprising a clean, unsheathed, rigid container needle having a point disposed only partially through the seal assembly in a storage state, and disposed through the interior surface of the seal assembly into the sterile reservoir in a delivery state. Further, the injection may include an actuator that is adapted to move the container needle from the storage state to the delivery state.

Abstract: This syringe (1) comprises an elongate hollow body (3) forming a reservoir intended to contain a substance to be injected, the body (3) comprising a tip intended to receive a connection device and an opening (32) located at the opposite side of the body (3) relative to the tip, a piston mounted sliding in the body (3) and movable in translation along a longitudinal axis (X3) of the syringe between a retracted position, in which the piston is in abutment at the tip side, and an extended position, in which the piston is in abutment at the opening side (32), gripping members (34, 36) provided on the body (3), and a gripping member (50) provided at an opposite end of the piston relative to a head of the piston.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a capsule (1) for delivering flavouring to a beverage, the capsule (1) defining a closed internal volume (20) containing a flavouring for a beverage, the capsule comprising at least two frangible regions (30, 40), and a piercing member (50) housed within the internal volume (20), the piercing member (50) adapted to pierce at least one of said frangible regions (30, 40) of the capsule (1).

Abstract: The present invention involves a sterilizable syringe allows for reduction in needlestick injuries using conventional sterile needles. The syringe allows for direct access to and the safe removal and disposal of needles. The device consists of a sterilizable, reusable hypodermic syringe to which a disposable needle is attached, and employs carpules containing injectable medication, viewable and either manually or automatically aspirating. Some embodiments have a protective sliding mechanism consisting of an open frame bearing one or more protective collars, one at the furthermost end of the frame and an optional second one at a more proximal position. The protective mechanism may be extended to protect an exposed needle tip and retracted during an injection. With the protective mechanism extended, the needle mounting hub is exposed to allow for its exchange or removal and safe disposal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug delivery device (6) comprising a dose button (1). Furthermore it relates to a method for manufacturing a dose button (1) by using a cutting-off process. The aim of the present invention is to minimize the risk of using a drug delivery device (6) containing a wrong drug. By means of tactile features, a drug delivery device (6) is distinguishable from another drug delivery device (6) containing another type of drug. This tactile feature is manufactured by using a dose button (1) out of metal which is milled or lathed.

Abstract: A cartridge holder, which has a distal end and a proximal end, comprises a coupling housing portion in which a cartridge can be inserted at least partly. The coupling housing portion is configured to be coupled to a part of a drug delivery device. The cartridge holder further comprises a fixing member which is connected with the coupling housing portion. The fixing member is moveable radially inwardly to a position in which the fixing member is suitable for securing the cartridge against distal displacement of the cartridge.

Abstract: An injection device which includes a housing (12), a needle hub (38) slidable within the housing (12), a needle (40) having a distal end piercing tip (42) and a proximal end piercing tip (44), the needle hub (40) being moveable from a first position wherein the distal piercing tip (42) is within the housing to a second position wherein the distal end piercing tip (42) extends outwardly of housing (12), a first spring (23) biasing the needle hub (38) towards the first position, and a cartridge receiving member (48) mounted within the housing, and a plunger rod assembly (166), the plunger rod assembly (166) having a distal interior chamber (102) and a proximal interior chamber (103), the distal interior chamber (102) being designed to receive a cartridge (85) containing a liquid (89), the cartridge having a septum (87) and a plunger (88) to prevent exit of the liquid, and a second needle hub (91) located in the proximal chamber, a second hollow needle (92) mounted in the second needle hub, the second hollow nee

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the delivery of predetermined doses of liquid medicament to a patient, which medicament is intended to be inhaled by the patient or intended to be injected into the body of the patient. The device is adapted to be in a medicament delivery state and in a medicament non-delivery state. When the device is in a medicament delivery state, said device is adapted to drive a piston into a cartridge containing the liquid medicament to be delivered, with a force that is above or equal to a predetermined minimum force value and below a predetermined maximum force value. The minimum force value is the lowest force value needed to deliver the predetermined dose and the maximum force value is the first force value at which it exists a risk of damaging the cartridge or the components of the device.

Abstract: A needle and receiver assembly for use with a syringe cartridge filled with medicine includes a cartridge receiver having a hollow interior, an open end sized for receiving at least part of the syringe cartridge, and a closed end opposite the open end. The assembly includes a needle mounted on the receiver having a fluid passage extending between a sharp delivery tip at a distal end of the needle and a sharp access tip at a proximal end of the needle opposite the delivery tip positioned inside the hollow interior of the receiver. The assembly includes a cutter movably mounted in the hollow interior of the receiver for movement relative to the receiver and the needle to cut the diaphragm of the cartridge when received in the hollow interior of the receiver.

Abstract: A safety pen needle assembly is provided herein which includes a hub; a needle fixed to the hub having a distal end, formed for insertion into a patient, and a proximal end; a shield; a biasing means disposed to urge the shield from a first position to a second position; and, at least one adjustable tab or locking finger on the hub, the tab or finger being adjustable from a first state to a second state. With the tab or finger being in a first state, the tab or finger interferingly engages the shield so as to restrict movement thereof. The tab or finger in the first state retains the shield in its first position with the proximal end of the needle being exposed. With the tab or finger being in the second state, the tab or finger does not interferingly engage with the shield. As such, the shield is permitted to be urged proximally to the second position by the biasing means. In the second position, the shield covers the proximal end of the needle.

Abstract: An injection syringe, having a syringe cylinder, a plunger rod inserted therein and connected to a stopper by way of a coupling part, and a module that is provided in the proximal end of the syringe cylinder and having a cannula, mounted in a cannula holder received in a guided sleeve, and a sealing insert for the fluid-tight closure of the proximal end of the syringe cylinder and a protection cap for protecting the cannula, wherein the protective cap on the inner circumference has ribs extending in an axial direction, which engage in corresponding grooves of the driving part for a rotary drive thereof, and wherein in the sealing insert a hollow space is formed, which is closed on the proximal side and on the distal side transitions into an opening, by way of which a tip of the coupling part can be coupled to the hollow space.

Abstract: An injection needle assembly is presented having a tubular needle holder with distal and proximal engagement means, a tubular cap having proximal inner and outer engagement means, a tubular needle cover having a first engagement means arranged to cooperate with the proximal engagement means, and second engagement means arranged to cooperate with the proximal outer engagement means of the cap. The needle cover is arranged to be displaced from a first position wherein the second engagement means and the proximal outer engagement means prevents the needle cover and the needle holder to be axially displaced by a linear displacement, to a second position wherein the needle cover and the needle holder are distally displaced. The proximal inner engagement means of the cap and the distal engagement means of the needle holder prevents the needle holder to be proximally displaced but allows the needle cover to be distally displaced.

Abstract: Featured is a method for instilling one or more bioactive agents into ocular tissue within an eye of a patient for the treatment of an ocular condition, the method comprising concurrently using at least two of the following bioactive agent delivery methods (A)-(C): (A) implanting a sustained release delivery device comprising one or more bioactive agents in a posterior region of the eye so that it delivers the one or more bioactive agents into the vitreous humor of the eye; (B) instilling (e.g., injecting or implanting) one or more bioactive agents subretinally; and (C) instilling (e.g., injecting or delivering by ocular iontophoresis) one or more bioactive agents into the vitreous humor of the eye.

Abstract: Intranasal delivery devices include dosage forms containing medical compositions for use in the intranasal devices, and methods of delivering medical compositions to the nasal mucosa of users. The devices dispense a predetermined quantity of fluid into the nasal passage of a user, in which the predetermined quantity of fluid is contained in, or produced in a dosage form or blister that is crushed by a plunger with sufficient force to drive the dosage form against a piercing mechanism, piercing the dosage form and forcing the liquid contents from the dosage form and through a delivery channel into a spray to be directed into the nasal passage of a user. The plunger is connected to a trigger device by a linkage that confers a mechanical advantage to the trigger mechanism.

Abstract: A cartridge (100) for containing and dispensing a medicament, the cartridge (100) including a cartridge body (104) having an interior cavity (10B) therein, a stopper (112) movably disposed within the interior cavity (108), and a septum (116, 148) disposed at an opposite end of the interior cavity (108) from the stopper (112), for containing the medicament within the Interior cavity (108). The cartridge (100) also Includes a connection thread (120) integrally formed as a unitary construction of the cartridge body (104), the thread (120) being disposed at a first end of the cartridge body (104) for connecting a pen needle directly to the cartridge body (104) to pierce the septum (116, 148) and provide communication between the medicament and a patient end of the pen needle.

Abstract: A method of producing a particle cassette for a needleless syringe device which alleviates problems of providing a chamber for the confinement of particles which is hermetically sealed from the environment. A predetermined force is applied in the longitudinal direction to push first and second cassette parts together so as to cause plastic deformation of a portion of the first cassette part so as to create said hermetically sealed chamber. The cassette parts are preferably made of PETG and have bonded thereto rupturable membranes preferably made of PET. The sealing is preferably achieved at the end of a protrusion on the first cassette part which is tapered and which interacts with the membrane of the second cassette part.

Abstract: An applicator tip for use with a fluid applicator includes a base configured for releasable engagement with a fluid applicator at a proximal end of the base. The base includes a chamber defined therein configured for retaining a mixing component therein. One or more penetrable members are disposed within the base to at least partially encloses the chamber to retain the mixing component therein. A shaft extends distally from the base and defines a longitudinal axis. The shaft has a lumen extending therethrough configured for passage of a fluid therethrough. Upon penetration of the penetrable member, fluid from the fluid applicator flows into the chamber such that the fluid and the mixing component form a mixture to be applied.

Abstract: A pen needle assembly is provided herein for use with a medical injector containing an injector body and a reservoir sealed by a septum encased in the injector body. The pen needle assembly includes a hub and a needle fixed to the hub. The hub is formed to be telescopingly mounted onto a distal end of the injector body using a track that accommodates a guide key. When mounting the hub of the pen needle assembly onto the injector body, a first portion of the track is configured to receive the guide key and to guide the guide key in a straight line across sufficient distance to permit a proximal end of the needle to fully pierce through the septum, without rotation of the needle. A second portion of the track is configured to permit the pen needle assembly to be turned with the proximal end of the needle being located proximally of the septum.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a dose setting mechanism that may be used with a drug delivery device. The dose setting mechanism may include an inner body having a helical thread along an outer cylindrical surface of the inner body, and a drive sleeve for driving a piston rod in an axial direction, the drive sleeve positioned within at least a portion of the inner body. The dose setting mechanism may further include a dose dial sleeve rotatably engaged with the helical thread of the inner body and a dial grip connected to the dose dial sleeve and releasably connected to the drive sleeve. Further when a dose is set, the dial grip is rotated so that both the dose dial sleeve and the drive sleeve rotate with respect to the inner body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nasal delivery device for and a method of delivering a substance, in particular one of a liquid, as a suspension or solution, or a powder containing a medicament, especially systemic or topical pharmaceuticals, or a vaccine to the nasal airway of a subject.

Abstract: A needle assembly for an injection pen (22) has a sleeve (21) supporting internally a double-ended needle having an injection end and a non-injection end (25). The end of the sleeve surrounding the non-injection end (25) of the needle is divided into deformable segments (28) and is internally threaded for interengagement with a threaded boss (23) of the injection pen (22). A collar (29) is mounted on the sleeve (21) for sliding movement between a first position where the collar (29) overlies the segmented end and maintains interengagement of the threads at that end with those of the injection pen boss (23) and a second position where the segments may expand radially to come free of the injection pen boss (23). The needle may be mounted on a carrier (68) slidable with respect to the sleeve (21), the carrier (68) being coupled to the sleeve (21) for movement thereby.

Abstract: A carpule and its method of manufacture, the carpule tubular body composed of a polypropylene or similar polymer, the tubular body being sealed at one end by a seal of a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) or similar polymer, the seal having been injection molded in contact with the tubular body prior to full curing of the material composing the tubular body, such that a chemical fusion bond is created between the seal and the tubular body.

Abstract: A robotic medical system comprises a user interface configured for receiving at least one command, a first drive mechanism configured for receiving the outer medical implement, a second drive mechanism configured for receiving the inner medical implement, a linear drive arrangement (e.g., one of a drive screw drive arrangement, a rack and pinion drive arrangement, and a belt/pulley drive arrangement) mechanically coupled to the first and second drive mechanisms, and a motor array. The robotic medical system further comprises an electric controller configured for directing the motor array to cause the first drive mechanism to axially rotate the outer medical implement, to cause the second drive mechanism to axially rotate the inner medical implement, and to cause the linear drive mechanism to linearly translate the first and second drive mechanisms relative to each other in response to the at least one command.

Abstract: A drug injection needle comprises a puncturing needle part that has a puncturing part that is capable of puncturing a body, a drug introducing needle part that is capable of communicating with the inside of the drug container, and a housing that supports the puncturing needle part and the drug introducing needle part in such a way as to allow the liquid drug to flow between the needle parts. The outer diameter of the puncturing part is not more than 0.254 mm. The outer diameter of the drug introducing needle part is larger than at least that of the vicinity of the distal end of the puncturing part of the puncturing needle part, and a cutting edge is formed at the end of the drug introducing needle part for penetrating through an elastic member that is provided to seal the drug injection port of the drug container.

Abstract: A method of performing minimally invasive cardiac surgery includes the step of creating an access aperture into a patient's chest cavity, the access aperture being considerably smaller than a traditional cardiac surgery incision. A cannula is provided that has an oval portion with a longer major axis and a shorter minor axis and the cannula is inserted into the chest cavity through the access aperture.

Abstract: A needle assisted jet injector and method for jet injecting medicament are disclosed. In one embodiment of the injector, the needle is retractably located within an injector nozzle assembly. Upon activation of the force generating source, a portion of the needle extends past the nozzle assembly and penetrates the outer layer of skin to deliver the medicament via jet injection to a deeper region. After activation, the needle retracts back into the nozzle assembly. In another embodiment, the needle is fixed to the end of the nozzle assembly. In both embodiments, the length of the portion of the needle that penetrates the skin is less than 5 mm.

Abstract: A sequential delivery syringe which has an internal chamber located within a body with the internal chamber being substantially closed at one end except for a discharge opening and totally open at the opposite end. A luer is connected to the discharge opening with the luer including a piercing member. A mid-piston is movably mounted within the internal chamber of the syringe with there also being a separate stopper piston which is connected to plunger. Between the stopper piston and the mid-piston is mounted a collapsible structure within which is an internal chamber. A liquid is to be contained within this internal chamber of the collapsible structure.

Abstract: A cartridge retainer assembly is provided for a medication delivery pen. The cartridge retainer assembly includes a generally tubular body for receiving, supporting and accurately positioning the body and shoulder portions of a cartridge of medication. A needle mounting collar is floatably mounted to the body of the cartridge retainer assembly for receiving the neck, rubber septum and crimped metallic sleeve of the cartridge. The needle mounting collar will float into a position which compensates for eccentricities and dimensional variations of the cartridge.

Abstract: A system for the intravenous infusion of pharmaceuticals uses a syringe assembly, and a flexible tube for connection to a Y-connector in an intravenous drip assembly through which tube diluent fluid may flow from the drip assembly through the connector assembly to the syringe body, and through which diluted, dissolved or suspended pharmaceutical may pass from the syringe body to the Y-connector.

Abstract: A novel fluid sampling device has been developed. This device provides for sample entry to be handled automatically by the instrument, thus allowing the operator to be involved in other activities while the sampling process is underway. It also assures reproduceable sample size, automatically cleans the sampling device between samples, and reduces the risk of user injury. Furthermore, the sampling system allows for the use of any forseeable collection mechanism.

Abstract: A novel fluid sampling device has been developed. This device provides for sample entry to be handled automatically by the instrument, thus allowing the operator to be involved in other activities while the sampling process is underway. It also assures reproduceable sample size, automatically cleans the sampling device between samples, and reduces the risk of user injury. Furthermore, the sampling system allows for the use of any forseeable collection mechanism.

Abstract: A disposable two-component safety syringe with retractable injection needle adapted for the separate storage of medicament and medicament solvent and the pre-injection mixing thereof. The cartridge-type syringe is adapted to be used manually or in conjunction with an automatic injection/aspiration device for breaching a temporary seal between chambers for the medicament and medicament solvent immediately prior to injection are also provided. Pre-measured medicament is provided in a form which requires no pre-injection agitation. The cartridge is also provided with an injection needle disposed completely within the cartridge housing for safely and sanitarily withdrawing the injection needle to reside completely within the disposable cartridge after use. In one embodiment of the invention, a pushrod for automatically agitating the mixing components is provided.

Abstract: A self-sealing valve device for an angiographic catheter includes a housing having a first end adapted to form a luer lock connection with the proximal end of the angiographic catheter. A central bore extends between the first end of the housing and an opposing second end, and a deformable elastomeric slit seal is supported across the central bore to selectively seal the proximal end of the catheter. The slit seal is adapted to permit a guidewire to be passed therethrough and advanced into the catheter while sealingly engaging the walls of the guidewire to prevent blood loss through the catheter. The second end of the housing is provided with a female luer lock connection fitting for receiving the conical tip of a syringe, stopcock, or the like, and forming a pressure-tight connection therebetween.

Abstract: A hypodermic syringe has a syringe barrel with a distal end and a passage therethrough communicating with a fluid-receiving chamber in the syringe barrel. A barrier extends across the passage to isolate the fluid in the chamber. A needle cannula is mounted to a needle hub slidingly engaged at the distal end of the syringe barrel. The needle cannula includes a proximally facing point for piercing the barrier in the passage to the chamber of the syringe barrel. A needle shield is mounted to the distal end of the syringe barrel, and cam means are provided for cam-guided rotational movement between the needle shield and the syringe barrel. The cam shape causes the needle shield and the needle cannula to move proximally for initially piercing the barrier and then to move distally to enable separation of the needle shield.

Abstract: The sight of a large I.V. needle makes one shiver with fright due to one's association of an I.V. needle with pain. An apparatus and method for anesthetizing the intended site for I.V. needle insertion is provided to reduce or eliminate the pain. The apparatus (10) comprises a storage chamber (12) containing an anesthetizing agent (22) and coupled to a seat member (14). The seat member (14) further holds a needle (16) in place and pierces the storage chamber (12). Alternate embodiments of the apparatus (10) include a seat member (46,56) which allows the needle (52,68) to penetrate the storage chamber (40,62) just prior to use. The apparatus pierces the skin, injects the anesthetizing agent and induces a skin wheal at the intended site.

Abstract: An automatic injector is provided having at least two chambers containing different ingredients of a medicament separated by an impermeable membrane. A lance is movable independently of a plunger to cut or pierce the membrane before a spring-loaded drive member for the plunger is released to drive a needle out of the body of the injector and discharge the medicament through the needle. A removable safety clip is provided for preventing movement of an actuating cap into an operative position for advancing the lance, and release of the drive member is preventable by a removable safety pin until the injector is to be used.

Abstract: A syringe barrel assembly includes a plurality of syringe barrels each containing a barrel portion having an open proximal end, a chamber for retaining fluid, and a tip portion extending from a distal end of the barrel portion having a passageway therethrough. The passageway is adapted to accept the hub and second cannula of the hypodermic needle assembly having a hub, a first cannula extending outwardly from a distal end of the hub and a second cannula extending outwardly from a proximal end of the hub wherein the cannulae are in fluid communication. Piercable barrier means is provided in each of said passageways for preventing fluid communication between the chamber and the passageway. A plurality of web portions extending radially outwardly from the tip portions connects the syringe barrel. The web portions are integrally formed from the same material as the syringe barrels.

Abstract: The invention specifies an injection syringe comprising a syringe body.A needle carrier receiving the syringe needle is inserted into the same. A securing device joined to the needle carrier in force-locked and/or shape-locked manner and which may be coupled to a coupling member of the syringe body in at least partially shape-locked manner, is provided furthermore. The syringe needle has allocated to it a needle protection cap which is enveloping and extends into the area of the needle carrier. An opening device is situated between the needle carrier (5,26,50,61) and the extremity of the needle protection cap (12,25) allocated to the needle tip. This may be formed by a weakening line (14,23,46).

Abstract: A syringe barrel and hypodermic needle assembly includes a barrel portion having a chamber for retaining fluid and a portion extending from the distal end of the barrel portion having a passageway therethrough. A projection extends outwardly from the tip portion. A piercable barrier is provided for preventing fluid communication between the chamber and the passageway. A hub having a forward end, a rearward end and a conduit therethrough is movably positioned within the passageway. A first cannula extends outwardly from the forward end of the hub and a second cannula extends outwardly from the rearward end of the hub. A needle shield movably engaging the tip, covers the first cannula. This needle shield has an outer extension portion extending over a portion of the tip which is capable of contacting the projection for limiting the motion of the needle shield toward the proximal end of the barrel.

Abstract: An automatic injector is provided having at least two chambers containing different ingredients of a medicament separated by .?.an impermeable membrane. A lance is movable independently of a plunger to cut or pierce the membrane before a spring-loaded drive member for the plunger is released to drive a needle out of the body of the injector and discharge the medicament through the needle. A removable safety clip is provided for preventing movement of art actuating cap into an operative position for advancing the lance, and release of the drive member is preventable by a removable safety pin until the injector is to be used..!. .Iadd.a sealing structure. One of the chambers has a needle disposed therein. The sealing structure is conditionable to permit the ingredients to mix in the injector in response to a predetermined actuating procedure before the ingredients are injected.