Abstract: A data collection device including an attachment assembly for attaching the data collection device to a dose setting dial of a medicament administration device, a light source configured to illuminate a portion of a surface of an internal component of the medicament administration device including a pattern of relatively reflective and non-reflecting regions formed on the surface of the internal component, and an optical sensor configured to receive light reflected by at least the relatively reflective regions.

Abstract: A supplementary device configured to be attached to a drug delivery device, the supplementary device including: first means being adapted to mechanically couple the supplementary device to a dosage selector of the drug delivery device; second means being adapted to select a dosage to be delivered by the drug delivery device; third means being adapted to mechanically couple the second means to the first means such that a dosage selection made with the second means generates a torque being transferred via the third means to the first means; a sensor configured to output signals indicative of the generated torque; and electronics configured to receive the signals output from the sensor and to determine based on the signals the selected dosage.

Abstract: A drug delivery device including: a body and a movable component arranged inside the body, a dosage selection and injection mechanism setting the position of the movable component inside the body depending on a selected dosage, a non-contact sensor configured to output signals indicative of the position of the movable component inside the body, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the signals output from the non-contact sensor and to determine based on the signals whether the movable component is either in an initial position inside the body corresponding to no selected dosage or in a selected dosage position. Upon determining that the movable component has changed its position back from the selected dosage position to the initial position, the processor is configured to cause an indication to be output which informs a user regarding a dwell time of the drug delivery device.

Abstract: A trigger arrangement for an infusion device is disclosed, the trigger arrangement being configured to trigger a bolus injection of the infusion device and including: a body having an outside surface, a haptic structure arranged on the outside surface or integrated into the outside surface, wherein the haptic structure includes a first end section and a second end section and wherein the haptic structure includes a haptic track extending from the first end section to the second end section, a touch sensitive sensor arrangement extending along the haptic track and configured to detect a sliding motion of an object along the haptic track.

Abstract: A trigger arrangement for an infusion device is disclosed, the trigger arrangement being configured to trigger a bolus injection of the infusion device and including: a body having an outside surface, a haptic structure arranged on the outside surface or integrated into the outside surface, wherein the haptic structure includes a first end section and a second end section and wherein the haptic structure includes a haptic track extending from the first end section to the second end section, a touch sensitive sensor arrangement extending along the haptic track and configured to detect a sliding motion of an object along the haptic track.

Abstract: A data collection device comprising an attachment assembly for attaching the data collection device to a dose setting dial of a medicament administration device, a light source configured to illuminate a portion of a surface of an internal component of the medicament administration device including a pattern of relatively reflective and non-reflecting regions formed on the surface of the internal component, and an optical sensor configured to receive light reflected by at least the relatively reflective regions.

Abstract: A medicament delivery device includes a housing configured to receive a container of medicament and a piston rod moveable within the housing and configured to engage a container of medicament when received within the housing. The medicament delivery device further includes a position-sensing mechanism configured to detect the position of the piston rod within the housing. The position-sensing mechanism includes a first light source configured to emit light, a first sensor disposed proximate the first light source and configured to receive light emitted by the first light source, and a blocking member moveable between the first light source and the first sensor. The first sensor is configured to detect the light pattern received to determine the position of the piston rod within the housing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a drug delivery device, comprising: a housing to receive a cartridge with a needle and a stopper, wherein the cartridge is movable within the housing so as to cover the needle within the housing or advance the needle beyond the housing, a gas tank containing a pressurized gas within the housing, the gas tank connectable with a cavity for moving the cartridge, a cavity for moving the stopper and a cavity for moving the cartridge, a release member fixed to the housing and adapted to restrict movement of the cartridge relative to the housing in a proximal direction, a membrane between the cavity and the retraction release member adapted to operate the release member if the membrane is deformed by a pressure within the cavity exceeding a predetermined value allowing movement of the cartridge relative to the housing in the proximal direction.

Abstract: A sensor device removably attachable to a drug delivery device includes a sensing arrangement arranged within the sensor device and circuitry configured to process signals provided by the sensing arrangement. The sensing arrangement is configured such that, when the sensor device is attached to the drug delivery device, the sensing arrangement is operable to read encoded information present on a rotatable component internal to the drug delivery device and that is able to be sensed through a window or aperture of the drug delivery device, and is operable to sense through the window or aperture at least a part of a drive mechanism of the drug delivery device. The circuitry is configured to determine information relating to a set dose, and to determine information relating to whether the drug delivery device is in a dose setting mode or whether the device is in a dose delivery mode.

Abstract: A drug delivery device comprises a housing and a dose sleeve located within the housing, the dose sleeve being configured to move helically within the housing as a medicament dose is dialled into or delivered from the drug delivery device. A dose setting arrangement is coupled to the dose sleeve and is configured to cause helical movement of the dose sleeve as a medicament dose is dialled into the drug delivery device through rotation of a dose dial forming part of the dose setting component. A dose delivery arrangement comprising a dose button is coupled to the dose sleeve and is configured to cause delivery of medicament with helical movement of the dose sleeve and without rotation of the dose dial when the dose button is actuated. A first sensor arrangement is configured for detecting a rotation of the dose dial relative to the housing. A second sensor arrangement is configured for detecting movement of the dose sleeve relative to the housing.

Abstract: A sensor device removably attachable to a drug delivery device includes a sensing arrangement arranged within the sensor device and circuitry configured to process signals provided by the sensing arrangement. The sensing arrangement is configured such that, when the sensor device is attached to the drug delivery device, the sensing arrangement is operable to read encoded information present on a rotatable component internal to the drug delivery device and that is able to be sensed through a window or aperture of the drug delivery device, and is operable to sense through the window or aperture at least a part of a drive mechanism of the drug delivery device. The circuitry is configured to determine information relating to a set dose, and to determine information relating to whether the drug delivery device is in a dose setting mode or whether the device is in a dose delivery mode.

Abstract: A data collection device including an attachment assembly for attaching the data collection device to a dose setting dial of a medicament administration device, a light source configured to illuminate a portion of a surface of an internal component of the medicament administration device including a pattern of relatively reflective and non-reflecting regions formed on the surface of the internal component, and an optical sensor configured to receive light reflected by at least the relatively reflective regions.

Abstract: A supplementary device for an injection device is disclosed. The injection device has a control dial that is rotatably mounted about an axis at a proximal end of the injection device, and the supplementary device is attachable to the control dial. The supplementary device includes a sleeve adapted to be positioned over the control dial when the supplementary device is attached to the injection device. The supplementary device also includes an axial attachment member arranged such that insertion of the control dial into the sleeve moves the axial attachment member from an initial position that permits axial movement of the control dial into the sleeve, into an engagement position in which the axial attachment member engages the control dial to axially attach the supplementary device to the control dial.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing, filling and sealing a medicament container. The method includes a blow-fill seal process includinginflating a parison within a mold to form the medicament container, filling a medicament into the medicament container, and sealing a distal end of a neck of the medicament container, wherein the mold is dimensioned such that the neck is formed with an internal radius small enough to allow for a capillary effect of the medicament so that an air bubble remaining in the neck after filling and sealing the medicament container is fixed within the neck (by capillary forces. The present disclosure also relates to a medicament container produced by said method.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing, filling and sealing a medicament container. The method includes a blow-fill seal process including inflating a parison within a mold to form the medicament container, filling a medicament into the medicament container, and sealing a distal end of a neck of the medicament container, wherein the mold is dimensioned such that the neck is formed with an internal radius small enough to allow for a capillary effect of the medicament so that an air bubble remaining in the neck after filling and sealing the medicament container is fixed within the neck (by capillary forces. The present disclosure also relates to a medicament container produced by said method.

Abstract: A data collection device including an attachment assembly for attaching the data collection device to a dose setting dial of a medicament administration device, a light source configured to illuminate a portion of a surface of an internal component of the medicament administration device including a pattern of relatively reflective and non-reflecting regions formed on the surface of the internal component, and an optical sensor configured to receive light reflected by at least the relatively reflective regions.

Abstract: A supplementary device configured to be attached to a drug delivery device, the supplementary device including: first means being adapted to mechanically couple the supplementary device to a dosage selector of the drug delivery device; second means being adapted to select a dosage to be delivered by the drug delivery device; third means being adapted to mechanically couple the second means to the first means such that a dosage selection made with the second means generates a torque being transferred via the third means to the first means; a sensor configured to output signals indicative of the generated torque; and electronics configured to receive the signals output from the sensor and to determine based on the signals the selected dosage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rotation sensor for an injection device, the rotation sensor comprising: a rotatable element configured for a mechanical engagement with a ratchet mechanism, the rotatable element comprising an outer rim and a hub is configured for transmission of a torque between the outer rim and the hub, at least one sensor attached to the rotatable element and configured to measure at least one of a mechanical force, a mechanical pressure or a mechanical strain at a portion of the rotatable element during a rotation of the rotatable element, a processor connected to the at least one sensor and configured to calculate an angle of rotation of the rotatable element on the basis of a sensor output of the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A supplementary device is configured to be releasably attached to an auto injector type device. The supplementary device is suitable for use with disposable one-shot auto injectors and re-usable one-shot auto injectors. The supplementary device has at least one inductive proximity sensor which outputs signals indicative of the position moveable components within the auto injector. The supplementary device is configured to determine based on the outputted signals the moment at which the auto injector changes from a pre-ejection state to a post-ejection state. In response to determining that the auto injector has changed from the pre-ejection state to the post ejection state, the supplementary device displays a visual indication that a user should hold the auto injector in its current position for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A drug delivery device including: a body and a movable component arranged inside the body, a dosage selection and injection mechanism setting the position of the movable component inside the body depending on a selected dosage, a non-contact sensor configured to output signals indicative of the position of the movable component inside the body, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the signals output from the non-contact sensor and to determine based on the signals whether the movable component is either in an initial position inside the body corresponding to no selected dosage or in a selected dosage position. Upon determining that the movable component has changed its position back from the selected dosage position to the initial position, the processor is configured to cause an indication to be output which informs a user regarding a dwell time of the drug delivery device.