Abstract: The application describes syringe carriers for medicament delivery devices such as autoinjectors. Methods of assembly are described, including a method of assembling a sub-assembly of a medicament delivery device. The method includes the steps of providing a housing, a syringe carrier and a syringe, wherein the housing extends along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end; inserting the syringe carrier into the housing so that the syringe carrier is aligned with the housing along the longitudinal axis and inserting the syringe into the syringe carrier in the longitudinal direction. The syringe carrier remains aligned with the longitudinal axis during insertion of the syringe into the syringe carrier. As the syringe is inserted into the syringe carrier, the syringe rotates from a first position parallel to the longitudinal axis to a second position that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis and then to a third position parallel to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A medicament delivery device (1) comprising: a housing (3), an actuator structure (5) arranged in the housing (3) and configured to be moved linearly from an initial position relative to the housing (3) to a final position, the actuator structure (5) having a medicament container holder (5c) configured to receive a mechanically flexible medicament container (13a), the actuator structure (5) comprising a movable button (5a) arranged in a default position protruding from the housing (3) when the actuator structure (5) is in the initial position, wherein the button (5a) is configured to be moved from the default position into the medicament container holder (5c) to a squeeze position to squeeze the medicament container (13a), wherein the actuator structure (5) has a first engagement structure (5d) and the housing (3) has a second engagement structure (3e) configured to engage with the first engagement structure (5d) when the button (5a) is in the default position, to prevent the actuator structure (5) from movem

Abstract: A needle shield remover (1) for removing a needle shield (11g) covering a needle of a medicament delivery device, the needle shield remover (1) comprising: a body (3) having a proximal end and a distal end, the body (3) comprising: an outer cap structure (5) having a distal end opening configured to receive a proximal end of a medicament delivery device, an inner cap structure (7) arranged radially inwards of and concentrically with the outer cap structure (5), the inner cap structure (7) having a central channel (7a); and a frustoconical grabber (9) having a top and a base, the grabber (9) being arranged in the central channel (7a) with the base facing the distal end of the body (3), the grabber (9) being configured to receive a proximal end of the needle shield, wherein the top is provided with a plurality of sharp edges configured to engage with and prevent the needle shield from rotating in a first direction relative to the grabber (9).

Abstract: A plunger rod (2) for a medicament delivery device, the plunger rod (2) comprising: a plunger rod body (21) extending along a second longitudinal axis (L2) between a proximal end and a distal end; a key (22) attached to the proximal end of the plunger rod body (21); wherein the key (22) is configured to fit into a key slot (13a) on a cassette housing (1), such that when the key (22) and the key slot (13a) are matched, the key (22) followed by the plunger rod body (21) can enter into the cassette housing (1) through the key slot (13a).

Abstract: A medicament delivery device is presented having a mechanically flexible medicament container structure contained in a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, a hinge structure having two hinge arms, the hinge structure being arranged in the housing and configured to receive a portion of the medicament container structure between the two hinge arms, and a hollow drive member biased towards the proximal end and arranged distally relative to the hinge arms in the housing the drive member having an inner diameter which is smaller than a radial dimension of the hinge arms, wherein the drive member is configured to be released from a first axial position during a medicament delivery operation and move towards the proximal end of the housing, causing the drive member to move radially over the hinge arms which thereby move radially inwards towards each other to mechanically deform the portion of the medicament container structure for expulsion of medicament.

Abstract: A medicament delivery device is presented for expelling medicament from a mechanically flexible medicament container where the delivery device has a housing having a proximal housing end, a distal housing end, and a central channel extending through the proximal housing end and towards the distal housing end, the central channel being configured to receive the medicament container, wherein the housing has an inner surface provided with a first axial channel and a second axial channel arranged on opposite sides of the central channel, a drive member arranged to move linearly towards the proximal end of the housing, a plurality of first segments arranged one after the other in the first axial channel, and a plurality of second segments arranged one after the other in the second axial channel, wherein the drive member has a first leg and a second leg are configured to move.

Abstract: Syringe carriers for medicament delivery devices are described where a medicament delivery device sub-assembly extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end is described having a tubular housing, a tubular syringe carrier inside the housing and a syringe inside the syringe carrier. The syringe includes a needle shield and a medicament container comprising a shoulder. The housing includes a flexible arm extending in the axial direction relative to the longitudinal axis, the flexible arm having an inwardly extending protrusion arranged in a gap between the shoulder and the needle shield. The syringe carrier has a proximal portion and a distal portion, and the proximal portion is arranged adjacent to the flexible arm of the housing so that movement of the flexible arm of the housing in a radial direction relative to the longitudinal axis is restricted by the proximal portion of the syringe carrier.

Abstract: This application describes syringe carriers for medicament delivery devices such as autoinjectors. In particular, an example syringe carrier is tubular and extends along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, the syringe carrier comprising a base section at the distal end of the syringe carrier, the base section having a fixed circumference, at least one arm extending towards the proximal end of the syringe carrier from the base section, and an expandable ring attached to the proximal end of the at least one arm, wherein the ring extends entirely around the longitudinal axis of the syringe carrier in the circumferential direction. Various other syringe carriers and associated medicament delivery devices and methods are described.

Abstract: A cassette unit sub-assembly for a medicament delivery device, the sub-assembly comprising: a body extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end; a delivery member guard coaxially attached to the body and being axially movable relative to the body along the longitudinal axis; a lock member attached to the body; the lock member is movable relative to the delivery member guard between a locked position and an unlocked position; the lock member comprises a distally directed surface adjacent to a proximally directed surface of the delivery member guard in the locked position; and the distally directed surface of the lock member is spaced apart in a circumferential direction relative to the longitudinal axis from the proximally directed surface of the delivery member guard in the unlocked position.

Abstract: An activation assisting assembly for a medicament delivery device is provided where a first part has a first tubular portion extending along a longitudinal axis (L); wherein the first tubular portion comprises a cavity extending along the longitudinal axis (L) between a first end and a second end; wherein the second end of the cavity has an opening; a second part having a second tubular portion axially aligned with the first tubular portion, and being axially movable relative to the first tubular portion; wherein the second tubular portion has a recess facing towards the opening of the cavity of the first tubular portion; a pin movably connected to the second tubular portion; wherein the pin has an elongated body extending between a first end, distal from the recess of the second tubular portion, and a second end.

Abstract: An assembly for a medicament delivery device is disclosed having a body, a delivery member cover arranged in the body and configured to move axially relative to the body from an extend position relative to the body to a retracted position, and wherein the delivery member cover is configured to be rotatable relative to the body, and a cap configured to receive a proximal portion of the delivery member cover extending from the body when the delivery member cover is in the extended position, and wherein the cap is configured to be removably attached to and rotationally locked relative to the body, wherein the delivery member cover has a first locking structure and the cap has a second locking structure configured to engage with the first locking structure when the delivery member cover is in the extended position, to prevent rotation of the delivery member cover relative to the cap in a first rotational direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recording unit arranged to be connected to a medicament delivery device, which recording unit comprises a generally elongated housing having dimensions so as to enclose at least a distal part of the medicament delivery device, the recording unit comprising a recording mechanism provided with an electronic circuit and arranged at a distal end inside said housing, said electronic circuit comprising an activation element operably arranged to activate said electronic circuit when said medicament delivery device is inserted in said housing, said electronic circuit comprising sensor elements capable of sensing status changes of said medicament delivery device during use.

Abstract: An automatic feedback mechanism for a medicament delivery device that notifies a user of a start of expulsion of medicament from a medicament container is presented where a plunger rod, a tubular extension member arranged to receive the plunger rod in the radial space, and wherein the tubular extension member has flexible tongues configured to releasably lock the plunger rod in a pre-tensioned state. The tubular operation member is arranged to receive the tubular extension member, where the tubular operation member in a first position is arranged to press the flexible tongues radially inwards to lock the plunger rod in the pre-tensioned state. A first resilient member is arranged inside the plunger rod to exert a force in the proximal direction. A signal generating member is arranged to partially surround the plunger rod such that movement of the signal generating member distally hits the inner distal surface generating an audible signal.

Abstract: A cassette for a medicament delivery device having a base unit is disclosed, where the cassette has a longitudinal axis defining a proximal direction and a distal direction; a body for accommodating a medicament container; a medicament delivery member; and a cap connected to the body through a connector, the cap enclosing a proximal end of the body; wherein the connector is disconnected when a distal force acting on the body in the distal direction and relative to the cap when the cassette is attached to the base unit. A medicament delivery device containing the cassette is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an activation system for a supplemental device that is attached to an existing design of a medicament delivery device, where the removal of a protective cap or other covering from the medicament delivery device pulls a blocking element from between electrical contacts to close a circuit between a battery module and a power source, thus activating the battery module. The supplemental device can further have a transmitter for communicating information about the use of the medicament delivery device to an external device, such as a smart device. Memory storage elements can also be included having unique identification data. The present disclosure also relates to a medicament delivery device having attached the supplemental device.

Abstract: A communication device arranged for transmitting information from a medicament delivery device is presented. The communication device includes at least one rotation detection arrangement, the at least one rotation detection arrangement being configured to detect a rotation of at least one physical part of the medicament delivery device. The communication device also includes at least one determination unit configured to determine information related to a medicament delivery performed by the medicament delivery device. The communication device further includes at least one activation unit configured to activate the at least one determination unit based on the detected rotation. Also, the communication device includes at least one transmission unit configured to provide a wireless transmission of the information to an external receiving device.

Abstract: An electrical information device and a medicament delivery device are presented. The electrical information device includes at least one start of delivery sensor configured to detect a distal axial movement of a release member of the medicament delivery device. The release member is configured to be distally moved when an activator member of the medicament delivery device 1 is forced distally. The electrical information device also includes at least one information communication unit, which is configured to communicate information related to the medicament delivery. The electrical information device further includes at least one activation unit, which is configured to activate the at least one information communication unit based on a detected distal axial movement of the release member.

Abstract: A communication device arranged for transmitting information from a medicament delivery device is presented. The communication device includes at least one translation detection arrangement, configured to detect a translation of at least one physical part of the medicament delivery device by utilization of a resilience and an electrical conductivity for at least one spring of the medicament delivery device. The communication device also includes at least one change of state detection unit, configured to detect at least one change of state for the medicament delivery device based on the detected translation. The communication device further includes at least one activation unit, configured to activate the at least one change of state detection unit based on the at least one detected translation. The communication device also includes at least one transmission unit configured to provide a wireless transmission of information related to the at least one change of state to an external receiving device.

Abstract: A communication device arranged for transmitting information from a medicament delivery device is presented. The communication device includes at least one rotation detection arrangement, the at least one rotation detection arrangement being configured to detect a rotation of at least one physical part of the medicament delivery device. The communication device also includes at least one determination unit configured to determine information related to a medicament delivery performed by the medicament delivery device. The communication device further includes at least one activation unit configured to activate the at least one determination unit based on the detected rotation. Also, the communication device includes at least one transmission unit configured to provide a wireless transmission of the information to an external receiving device.

Abstract: An electrical information device and a medicament delivery device are presented. The electrical information device includes at least one start of delivery sensor configured to detect a distal axial movement of a release member of the medicament delivery device. The release member is configured to be distally moved when an activator member of the medicament delivery device 1 is forced distally. The electrical information device also includes at least one information communication unit, which is configured to communicate information related to the medicament delivery. The electrical information device further includes at least one activation unit, which is configured to activate the at least one information communication unit based on a detected distal axial movement of the release member.