Abstract: An injection device comprises a housing of elongated shape and extending along a longitudinal direction, wherein the housing comprises a distal housing component and a proximal housing component, wherein the distal housing component is configured to accommodate a medicament container and wherein the proximal housing component is configured to accommodate or to support a drive mechanism to operably engage with the medicament container for expelling or withdrawing of the dose of the medicament from the medicament container, the drive mechanism to operably engage with the medicament container, an electronic unit coupled to the drive mechanism, an electric sensor provided at or near a distal end of the proximal housing component, electrically connected to the electronic unit and configured to contactlessly detect an electric identifier provided on or in one of the medicament container and the distal housing component.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an attachment mechanism suitable for attaching for example a module to an object that is essentially cylindrical or polygonal in cross-section, e.g. to a portion of a drug delivery device. Further, the disclosure is directed to an electronic system, which is configured to be, e.g. releasably, attached to the drug delivery device as well as an assembly comprising the the electronic system as well as the drug delivery device. The attachment mechanism may comprise a housing, a gripping portion with at least one gripping ring and an actuator for operating the gripping portion between an open condition and a clamping condition.

Abstract: A system is provided for providing additional information to a user of an injection device, the system comprising an injection device, a user device and instructions for use of the injection device, the instructions for use comprising at least one tag, wherein the tag is associated with the instructions for use or with a section or a subsection of the instructions for use, wherein the memory of the user device stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the user device to: scan, using a camera and/or a wireless module, the tag; identify the instructions for use or the section of the instructions for use which the tag is associated with; based on the identification, provide the user with additional information on the particular instructions for use or the particular section of the instructions for use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cartridge assembly provided with a fixing member for fixing a medicament container inside a housing component of a drug delivery device, wherein the housing component comprises a housing sidewall confining a container receiving space extending in a longitudinal direction (z) and wherein the fixing member comprises: a fastening portion, and a fixing structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cartridge assembly and a cartridge holder for an injection device, wherein the cartridge holder comprises: an elongated body extending in a longitudinal direction (z), the elongated body comprises a distal end and a proximal end opposite to the distal end, wherein the elongated body confines a cartridge receiving space to accommodate a medicament container, a retainer part comprising a retainer sidewall confining a distal portion of the cartridge receiving space, the retainer part comprising a proximal end, a connector part comprising a connector sidewall and a distal connector configured to connect to the proximal end of the retainer part and comprising a proximal connector configured to connect to a distal end of a device body of the injection device, wherein the device body is configured to accommodate a drive mechanism to operably engage with the medicament container.

Abstract: A device comprising at least one camera, a display, a memory and a processor, the memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the device to: display, using the display of the device, a content to be reviewed by the user; detect, using the camera of the device, user's eyes; detect, using the camera of the device, user's eye movements; determine, based on the detected user's eye movements, whether the user has reviewed the content.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of unlocking operation of an injection device. The injection device includes a housing configured to accommodate a medicament container, and a drive mechanism operably engageable with the medicament container for expelling or withdrawing a dose of medicament from the medicament container. The drive mechanism includes at least one interlock configured to disable at least one of setting of the dose and dispensing of the dose. The injection device further includes an identifier provided on or associated with the medicament container, and an electronic unit operable to control the at least one interlock. The electronic unit includes a NFC (NFC) interface for obtaining information indicative of the identifier. The electronic unit is configured to process signals of the NFC interface to at least temporarily deactivate the at least one interlock.

Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a mechanism unit with a housing element, a first movable element that is movable with respect to the housing element, and an electromechanical actuator that, when operated, moves an actuator element between a first position and a second position. The mechanism unit is configured to: operatively couple with a drug reservoir unit, enable a dispense process for dispensing a drug dose, and enable setting a drug dose to be dispensed. Setting a drug dose involves movement of the first movable element in a first direction. The mechanism unit is configured to block movement of the first movable element in the first direction when the actuator element is in the first position to prevent setting a drug dose and to allow movement of the first movable element in the first direction when the actuator element is in the second position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates unlocking operation of an injection device. The injection device includes a housing configured to accommodate a medicament container and a drive mechanism operably engageable with the medicament container for expelling or withdrawing the dose of the medicament, where the drive mechanism includes at least one interlock configured to disable at least one of setting of the dose and dispensing of the dose. The injection device further includes an identifier provided on or associated with the medicament container and an electronic unit operably engaged with the at least one interlock, the electronic unit including a short-range communication interface to communicate with a corresponding short range communication interface of an external electronic device to obtain information indicative of the identifier. The electronic unit is configured to process signals of the short-range communication interface to at least temporally deactivate the at least one interlock.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the drug delivery device comprises a mechanism unit with a second element, a first movable element arranged movable with respect to the second element and an electromechanical actuator which, when operated, moves an actuator element between a first position and a second position. The mechanism unit is configured to be operatively coupled with a drug reservoir unit and to enable a dispense process for dispensing a drug dose, wherein the dispense process is associated with a movement of the first movable element relative to the second element in a first direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive unit of a drug delivery device configured for setting and dispensing of a dose of a medicament, the drive unit comprising: a drive unit housing extending along a longitudinal axis, a drive unit component movably arranged in or on the drive unit housing for at least one of setting of the dose and dispensing of the dose of the medicament, a locking mechanism comprising a mechanical locking element transferable between a release position and a locking position and configured to mechanically engage with the drive unit component when in the locking position to impede at least one of setting of the dose and dispensing of the dose of the medicament, wherein the mechanical locking element is transferable from the locking position into the release position through interaction with an electrically controlled release mechanism of a supplementary device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrical power supply device for an electronic unit of a drug delivery device. The electrical power supply device includes: a body extending along a longitudinal direction and comprising a distal end and a proximal end, a rechargeable energy reservoir arranged inside or on the body, a supply interface electrically connected to the rechargeable energy reservoir, the supply interface being configured to electrically couple with a electrical interface of the drug delivery device, wherein the electrical interface is electrically connected to the electronic unit and wherein the supply interface is operable to transfer electric energy from the rechargeable energy reservoir via the electrical interface to the electronic unit, and a charging interface electrically connected to the rechargeable energy reservoir and operable to connect to an external power supply for charging the rechargeable energy reservoir.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a supplementary device for attaching to a drug delivery device, wherein the drug delivery device is operable to set and to dispense a dose of a medicament, the supplementary device comprising a fastener configured to fasten to a first component of the drug delivery device, a control element configured to engage with a second component of the drug delivery device, the control element being movable relative to the fastener for inducing a movement of the second component relative to the first component when the fastener is attached to the first component, an electronic unit 70 comprising a processor, a locking mechanism comprising an electromechanical actuator controllable by the processor and operable to block or to impede a movement of the control element relative to the fastener.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an attachment mechanism suitable for attaching for example a module to an object that is cylindrical or polygonal in cross section, e.g. to a portion of a drug delivery device. Further, the disclosure is directed to an electronic system, e.g. an electronic add-on module, which is configured to be, e.g. releasably, attached to a drug delivery device as well as an assembly comprising the electronic add-on module as well as the drug delivery device. The attachment mechanism may comprise a housing, a gripping portion with an elastically deformable sleeve and an actuator for operating the gripping portion between an open condition and a clamping condition. The actuator is configured to be operated to rotate the distal end and the proximal end of the sleeve relative to each other, thereby operating the gripping portion between the open condition and the clamping condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic add-on module configured for attachment to a drug delivery device and to an assembly comprising a drug delivery device and an electronic add-on module. The electronic add-on module may comprise a first portion with a main housing defining a longitudinal axis. The module comprises a gripping mechanism allowing attachment to drug delivery device dose dial user interfaces, e.g., a dial grip, and/or drug delivery device injection user interfaces, e.g., a dose button of varying diameters and shapes. The first portion comprises on an inner side of the main housing at least two elastically deformable arms each having a clamping section which is configured to be elastically deflected radially outwards with respect to the longitudinal axis from a unstressed, nominal position to a strained, deflected position.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the drug delivery device comprises a mechanism unit (MU) with an electrical element and an arrangement for changing an operational state of the mechanism unit. The mechanism unit is configured to enable a dispense process for dispensing a drug. Furthermore, the mechanism unit is configured to be operatively coupled with a selected drug reservoir unit (RU) which, when coupled with the mechanism unit, interacts with the electrical element and thereby changes an electrical property of the electrical element in a characteristic manner. The mechanism unit is configured such that operation of the arrangement for changing the operational state of the mechanism unit is prevented unless the electrical property of the electrical element is changed in at least one characteristic manner.

Abstract: A coded housing of a drug delivery device includes a first housing component having a first connecting end, a second housing component having a second connecting end, an insert on one of the first connecting end or the second connecting end, a receptacle on the other one of the first connecting end or the second connecting end, a fastening element on the insert, a counter fastening element in the receptacle, a mechanical coding on the insert and including a coding feature, and a mechanical counter coding in the receptacle and including a counter coding feature. The mechanical coding is defined by a combination of a position of the coding feature with regard to a longitudinal direction and an extent of the coding feature in one or both of the longitudinal direction or a transverse direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a housing of a drug delivery device, the housing comprising first and second housing components with first and second connecting ends, and: an insert provided on one of the first connecting end and the second connecting end, a receptacle provided on the other one of the first connecting end and the second connecting end, a fastening element provided on the insert and comprising a snap element, a counter fastening element provided in the receptacle and comprising a counter snap element to engage with the snap element, a mechanical coding provided on the insert and comprising a coding feature, a mechanical counter coding provided in the receptacle, wherein at least one of the fastening element, the counter fastening element, the mechanical coding and the mechanical counter coding comprises a groove.

Abstract: A coded housing of a drug delivery device includes first and second housing components, respectively including a first and second connecting ends. An insert is provided on the first or second connecting end, and a receptacle is provided on the other one of the first and second connecting ends. The insert is insertable into the receptacle for mutually fastening the first and second housing components. A fastening element is provided on the insert, a counter fastening element complementary shaped to the fastening element is provided in the receptacle, a mechanical coding is provided on the insert and includes a coding feature, and a mechanical counter coding is provided in the receptacle and includes a counter coding feature. The mechanical coding and counter coding are operable to prevent an engagement of the fastening element with the counter fastening element when the mechanical coding does not match the mechanical counter coding.

Abstract: A housing for a drug delivery device includes a first housing component configured to accommodate a cartridge filled with a medicament and including a first connecting end; a second housing component configured to accommodate a drive mechanism of the drug delivery device and including a second connecting end; an insert provided on one of the first connecting end and the second connecting end; a receptacle confined by a sidewall and provided on the other one of the first connecting end and the second connecting end; a fastening element provided on the insert; a counter fastening element complementarily shaped to the fastening element and rotationally supported on the sidewall between a locking position and a release position; a mechanical coding provided on the insert and comprising a coding feature; and a mechanical counter coding provided in the receptacle and comprising a counter coding feature.