Abstract: An autoinjector for dispensing a liquid product, particularly a drug, comprising: an electronic module with a sensor configured to measure the axial movement of a signal element (11) from a position at the start of the dispensing, wherein the signal element (11) is slaved in the dispensing direction, to a position at the end of the dispensing, wherein the signal element (11) strikes the signal stop (12a).

Abstract: A method of mechanically securing a first object including a thermoplastic material in a solid state to a second object with a generally flat sheet portion, with a perforation of the sheet portion, and with the sheet portion having an edge along the perforation is provided, wherein the first object is positioned relative to the second object so that the edge is in contact with the thermoplastic material and wherein mechanical vibration energy is coupled into the assembly including the first and second objects until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material due to friction heat generated between the edge and the thermoplastic material becomes flowable and flows around the edge to at least partially embed the edge in the thermoplastic material. After the mechanical vibration stops, the thermoplastic material is caused to re-solidify, whereby the re-solidified thermoplastic material at least partially embedding the edge anchors the first object in the second object.

Abstract: An electronic add-on module for an injection device includes a longitudinal axis and a discharge button arranged at a proximal end and configured to be movable in a distal direction along the longitudinal axis for discharging a liquid medication out of a container of the injection device. The add-on module includes a sensor unit, a receiving region adapted to the shape of the housing of the injection device for placing on along the longitudinal axis thereof, and a holding mechanism configured to releasably secure the add-on module against moving axially relative to the injection device. The receiving region is configured such that the discharge button can be accessed or contacted when the add-on module is on the injection device. The add-on module comprises a release element configured to be moved solely on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis in a release movement for releasing the holding mechanism.

Abstract: Needle insertion mechanisms include a housing and a needle holder, the needle holder being linearly guided by the housing to be moved along the needle-axis. A slider linearly guided by the housing and transversally moveable with respect to the needle-axis from a first to a second slider position. The needle holder is operatively coupled to the slider when the slider is in the first position, thereby retaining the needle holder in a retracted position against the bias of a spring acting on the needle holder. In the second position the slider is decoupled from the needle holder and the holder is moved into an inserted position by the spring. A blocking member arranged between the slider and the housing blocking movement of the slider into the second position, is moved by an active drive thereby unblocking the movement of the slider and subsequently moving the slider to the second position.

Abstract: An assembly for a cartridge needle insertion mechanism includes a housing, a cartridge needle defining a cartridge needle axis and a cartridge closed by a septum. A cartridge needle slider is linearly guided by the housing along an insertion axis to be moved by a driver from a first position, where the cartridge needle is not penetrating the septum, to a second position where the cartridge needle penetrates the septum of the cartridge. A cartridge needle holder holding the cartridge needle is operatively coupled with the cartridge needle slider to be moved with the cartridge needle slider from the first to the second position. The assembly includes a compliant coupling between the cartridge needle holder and the cartridge needle slider configured to facilitate movement of the cartridge needle holder with respect to the slider when moved into the second position, thereby compensating for needle penetration forces.

Abstract: An injection device for distributing a liquid product, in particular a medicament, includes: a) a housing with a longitudinal axis (L) and a product container, in particular a syringe, provided in the housing, the product container including a displaceable plunger, where the plunger can be displaced along the longitudinal axis (L) in a distal direction using a propulsion member to distribute the product contained in the product container; b) a cover cap which is mounted on the distal end of the housing and which can be removed from the housing; and c) a mechanism which prevents the cover cap from being remounted on the distal end of the housing.

Abstract: A needle insertion and retraction mechanism for a medication delivery device includes a housing and a needle carrier holding a needle guided by the housing and moved along a needle axis. A first spring member is adapted to move the carrier in an insertion direction. A second spring member is adapted to retract the carrier in a retraction direction, opposite the insertion direction. A control element, linearly guided by the housing, moves transversely to the needle axis from a starting position, via a needle insertion release position, to a needle retraction release position. When the control element is in its starting position, the control element is coupled to the carrier to prevent the carrier from moving in the insertion direction. When the control element is in the release position, the control element is decoupled from the carrier and the first spring member drives the carrier in the needle insertion direction.

Abstract: An assembly for an injection or infusion device includes i) a cartridge being closed by a septum and the surface of the septum being sterile and covered by a first continuous flexible strip, and ii) a fluid path unit comprising a cartridge holder and a fluid path compartment comprising a needle in an interior, the needle is configured to penetrate the septum of the cartridge through a passage in the fluid path compartment. The passage is closed by a second continuous flexible strip keeping the interior of the fluid path compartment in a sterile condition. The cartridge is inserted into the cartridge holder aligning the septum with the passage and sandwiching both strips between the septum and the fluid path compartment. Both strips may be simultaneously removable from the cartridge and fluid path compartment thereby, establishing a sterile connection between the septum and the interior of the fluid path compartment.

Abstract: An injection device configured for attachment to the skin of a patient includes a housing and a skin adhesive layer attached to an external surface of the housing for attaching the injection device to the skin of a patient. A release liner covering the skin adhesive layer prevents the injection device from attaching to the skin. A film with one end connected to a surface inside of the housing forms a removable sterile barrier and the other end connected to an external surface of the release liner without contacting the skin adhesive layer. The housing, skin adhesive layer and release liner each include a notch defining a passage for the film so that the second end of the film can extend from the interior to the exterior of the housing.

Abstract: An injection device configured for attachment to the skin of a patient using an adhesive layer includes a release liner covering the adhesive layer thereby preventing skin attachment. The release liner comprises a sheet of material where a first surface contacts the adhesive layer, and an aperture defining a passage for a film connected to a first sterile barrier film located within the injection device. An end of the film is connected to a second surface of the sheet of material that is opposite to the first surface, and the release liner is covered by a strengthening sheet connected to the second surface and covering the aperture and the end of the film.

Abstract: An insertion device for an infusion set includes an advancement unit or a sliding element for moving the infusion set along a central axis from a proximal position into a distal position, a retaining element for retaining the infusion set that includes a guide element, a base part for accommodating the retaining element that includes a mating guide element and a contact surface for placing the insertion device on an application point of a patient's body, and a head part arranged rotatably about a central axis in relation to the base part. Upon relative rotation between the head part and the base part in one direction, the guide element of the retaining element can be guided with the mating guide element provided on the base part such that the retaining element is movable along the central axis relative to the base part from the distal position into the proximal position.

Abstract: An injection device for distributing a liquid product, in particular a medicament, includes: a) a housing with a longitudinal axis (L) and a product container, in particular a syringe, provided in the housing, the product container including a displaceable plunger, where the plunger can be displaced along the longitudinal axis (L) in a distal direction using a propulsion member to distribute the product contained in the product container; b) a cover cap which is mounted on the distal end of the housing and which can be removed from the housing; and c) a mechanism which prevents the cover cap from being remounted on the distal end of the housing.

Abstract: An insertion device for an infusion set includes an advancement unit or a sliding element for moving the infusion set along a central axis from a proximal position into a distal position, a retaining element for retaining the infusion set that includes a guide element, a base part for accommodating the retaining element that includes a mating guide element and a contact surface for placing the insertion device on an application point of a patient's body, and a head part arranged rotatably about a central axis in relation to the base part. Upon relative rotation between the head part and the base part in one direction, the guide element of the retaining element can be guided with the mating guide element provided on the base part such that the retaining element is movable along the central axis relative to the base part from the distal position into the proximal position.