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| 20120195182 | System Comprising a Drug Delivery Device and a Cartridge Provided with a Bung and a Method of Identifying the Cartridge - The present invention relates to a bung ( | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120265153 | Housing Component for a Drug Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a housing component of a drug delivery device ( | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120283661 | Drive Mechanism for Drug Delivery Device - A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device, preferably for a pen-type injector, the mechanism comprises a spindle ( | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120289906 | Method and Assembly for a Drug Delivery Device - A method for securing a cartridge ( | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130006191 | ARRANGEMENT FOR USE IN A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to an arrangement for use in a drug delivery device comprising a cartridge holder, the cartridge holder comprising an opening at its distal end, a needle holder and one or more intermediate elements, wherein when the needle holder is mounted to the cartridge holder and the one or more intermediate elements are arranged in the opening of the cartridge holder whereby the size of the free space within the opening is reduced. Furthermore, it relates to a drug delivery device which is comprising such an arrangement and to a method for stabilizing a septum located at the distal end of a medicament cartridge. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130006192 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for dispensing of a dose of a medicinal product, comprising, a housing, a drive mechanism comprising an axially displaceable piston rod to act on a piston of a cartridge containing the medicinal product to be dispensed, wherein the housing is adapted to support a piercing element which is adapted to penetrate a distal end face of the cartridge exclusively on demand. Furthermore, the drug delivery device comprises means for displacing the cartridge from a proximal stop position to a distal stop position in an axial direction and with respect to the housing, wherein in the distal stop position, the cartridge is connected to the piercing element and wherein in the proximal stop position, the cartridge is disconnected from the piercing element such that a fluid transfer between inside volume of the cartridge and the piercing element is interrupted. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130018328 | ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICEAANM Jugl; MichaelAACI Frankfurt am MainAACO DEAAGP Jugl; Michael Frankfurt am Main DEAANM Otten; MartinAACI Frankfurt am MainAACO DEAAGP Otten; Martin Frankfurt am Main DE - The present invention relates to a piston for a cartridge for a drug delivery device comprising: at least one annular sealing surface to radially abut against an inner side wall of a cartridge, a distal surface to confine a drug receiving volume of the cartridge, a thrust receiving surface adapted to receive a thrust exerting plunger of a drug delivery device for displacing the piston in a proximal direction relative to the side wall, wherein the thrust receiving surface comprises numerous centering elements protruding from the thrust receiving surface towards the plunger and wherein the centering elements comprise an outer shape and geometry that matches with a corresponding receptacle of the plunger, and wherein the centering elements are arranged and aligned on the circumference of an imaginary annular or circular structure. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130030378 | Cartridge Holder Assembly for a Drug Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a cartridge holder assembly for a drug delivery device as well as to such drug delivery device and to a corresponding method of assembly, wherein the cartridge holder assembly comprises:
| 01-31-2013 |
| 20130102972 | Cartridge Holder and Drug Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a cartridge holder for a drug delivery device and to a corresponding drug delivery device, wherein the cartridge holder comprises:
| 04-25-2013 |
| 20130211345 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY FOR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES - The present invention relates to a needle assembly for a drug delivery device comprising of a cup-shaped receptacle having a bottom section supporting a needle element being adapted to penetrate a pierceable seal of a cartridge to be disposed in a cartridge holder of the drug delivery device, wherein the receptacle comprises fastening means for releasably fastening the needle assembly to the cartridge holder, and wherein the fastening means is convertible into a release configuration by way of an elastic deformation of the receptacle. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130219710 | Assembly Device for Injection Needles - The present invention relates to an assembly device for assembling and/or disassembling at least one needle unit and a drug delivery device, wherein the assembly device comprises: a deposition means adapted to bring or to keep the drug delivery device in an assembly position, a holder for at least one needle unit, and an assembly unit adapted to assemble and/or to disassemble the needle unit and the drug delivery device. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226096 | CARTRIDGE FOR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES - The present invention relates to a cartridge for a drug delivery device comprising of a container at least partially filled with an injectable medicament, at least one sealing member disposed at a distal end of the container, the sealing member being pierceable by a piercing element for expelling a dose of the medicament, and at least one fixing cap of circular or cylindrical geometry comprising a centric through opening at a distal end face giving access to the sealing member disposed underneath, and comprising at least in sections a structurally strengthened surface structure to keep the sealing member in position and/or to counteract a pressure-induced mechanical deformation of the sealing member, and wherein the distal end face of the fixing cap comprises at least one radially extending corrugation or bead. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130261552 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH HOUSING COMPRISING FRANGIBLE ZONE - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for injecting a dose of a medicament, comprising of a cartridge holder adapted to house a cartridge filled with the medicament and comprising a displaceable piston, and at least a body adapted to house a drive mechanism comprising a piston rod to be operably engaged with the piston of the cartridge for expelling a dose of the medicament, wherein the cartridge holder and the body are interconnected with each other and wherein the cartridge holder and/or the body comprise at least one fractionizing means adapted to irreversibly abrogate the interconnection of cartridge holder and body. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261555 | Drug Delivery Device with Housing Comprising Frangible Zone - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for injecting a dose of a medicament, comprising:
| 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261560 | CARTRIDGE HOLDER ASSEMBLY FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a cartridge holder assembly for a drug delivery device comprising of a cartridge holder adapted to receive a cartridge filled with a medicament to be dispensed by the drug delivery device, wherein the cartridge holder comprises a first through opening at a distal end section to receive a piercing element adapted to penetrate a sealing member of the cartridge, a support structure adjacently arranged to the first through opening; and a constriction member arranged between the support structure and a distal end face of the cartridge and having a second through opening smaller than the first through opening. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130267905 | NON-DETACHABLE RESERVOIR HOLDER FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - Disclosed herein are various examples of a drug delivery system having a non-detachable reservoir holder. The drug delivery system includes a dose setting mechanism and a reservoir holder attached to the dose setting mechanism, wherein the reservoir holder is configured to partially detach from the dose setting mechanism to allow for (i) insertion of a reservoir into the reservoir holder without being fully detached from the dose setting mechanism and (ii) removal of the reservoir from the reservoir holder without being fully detached from the dose setting mechanism. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130274661 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH HOUSING COMPRISING FRANGIBLE ZONE - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for injecting a dose of a medicament, comprising of a cartridge holder adapted to house a cartridge filled with the medicament and comprising a displaceable piston, a body adapted to house a drive mechanism comprising a piston rod to be operably engaged with the piston of the cartridge for expelling a dose of the medicament, wherein the cartridge holder and the body are interconnected with each other and wherein the cartridge holder and/or the body comprise at least one separate fractionizing piece irreversibly detachable from the cartridge holder and/or from the body to irreversibly abrogate the interconnection of cartridge holder and body. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130274679 | Needle Assembly for Drug Delivery Devices - The present invention relates A needle assembly for a drug delivery device comprising:
| 10-17-2013 |
| 20130281942 | CARTRIDGE HOLDER FOR AN INJECTION DEVICE - A cartridge holder suitable for an injection device is proposed. The injection device is adapted to administer a dose of a medicament to a patient. The cartridge holder is adapted to receive a medical cartridge containing the dose of the medicament. The cartridge holder comprises an annular collar with a first set (S | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130338590 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The drive mechanism is suitable for a permanent delivery of a drug from a compact drug delivery device, which may be carried on the body. The drive mechanism comprises a flexible advance cable bearing a coupling feature of longitudinal extension. The advance cable is guided by a guide means. A drive means engages the coupling feature and thus enables an advancement of the advance cable according to the guide means. An end piece is provided to push a plug or bung of a cartridge containing a drug, and the end piece is driven by the advance cable. The drive means is permanently engaged with the coupling feature. This allows a permanent advancement of the plug or bung by means of the drive mechanism. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140010727 | Service and Maintenance Station for Handheld Drug Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a service and maintenance station for a handheld drug delivery device of pen-injector type, comprising: | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140012205 | Drug Delivery Device with Pivoting Protective Cap - The present invention relates to a drug delivery for dispensing of a dose of a medicament comprising:
| 01-09-2014 |
| 20140039413 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - Described is a needle assembly comprising of a needle hub having a coupling mechanism adapted to engage corresponding coupling mechanism of a retainer, and a notch formed in a proximal end of the needle hub, wherein the notch is adapted to engage a projection on the retainer. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140074024 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE COMPRISING SAFETY LOCK MEMBER - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for administering a dose of a medicament, comprising of a first housing component; a second housing component releasably interconnectable with the first housing component in a locked configuration, in which the second housing component covers a dispensing end of the device; and a safety lock member to mechanically engage with the first and with the second housing component in order to inhibit unintentional release of first and second housing component. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140082933 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL DEVICE - Described is a needle assembly removal device comprising an inner portion, a channel formed in the inner portion, and an outer portion movably disposed on the inner portion. The channel has a proximal opening. Movement of the outer portion relative to the inner portion in a first direction causes the inner portion to change the proximal opening from a first width to a second width. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140094758 | Needle Assembly Cover - Described is a needle assembly system comprising a needle assembly including a needle and a needle support, and a cover including a distal portion adapted to house at least a distal end of the needle and a proximal portion adapted to house the needle support. The proximal portion includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first inner diameter substantially equal to an outer diameter of the needle support and the second portion has a second inner diameter greater than the diameter of the needle support. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140121606 | CARTRIDGE HOLDER ASSEMBLY FOR DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for administering a predefined dose of a medicament comprising of housing. The housing comprising of a body to accommodate a drive mechanism, a cartridge holder to accommodate a cartridge having a piston slidably disposed therein in an axial direction (z), and an interconnection between cartridge holder and body, said interconnection having at least one displaceable or resiliently deformable latch element to mate with a corresponding bearing, wherein the latch element is displaceable or deformable in a direction (z, w) extending substantially parallel to a circumferential side wall of the body or cartridge holder. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140138244 | TEST STRIP FOR A MEDICAL METER - A test strip for a medical meter) capable of analysing a sample of a bodily fluid comprises a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The test strip is made from a rigid material and comprises a bended portion that is located between the first and the second end. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140142515 | CARTRIDGE HOLDER FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A cartridge holder for a drug delivery device is presented comprising a housing extending in an axial direction and being adapted to receive a cartridge at least partially filled with a medicament, said cartridge being sealed near a distal end by way of a pierceable seal. At least one bearing element is fixed to the housing, and at least one tensioning member is engaged with the bearing element and with the cartridge in an axial direction for transmitting a distally directed injection force from the cartridge to the housing. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140142516 | DRIVE MECHANISM OF A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A drive mechanism of a drug delivery device is presented comprising of a piston rod extending in an axial direction to be operably engaged with a piston of a cartridge, the piston rod being adapted to exert distally directed pressure to the piston for expelling a liquid medicament from the cartridge. A housing component to accommodates the piston rod and has a guiding member extending in a lateral plane and being engaged with piston rod for guiding the same in axial direction relative to the housing component. At least one actuation lock is used to engage with the piston rod to inhibit a proximally directed movement of the piston rod relative to the housing component. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140148764 | CARTRIDGE WITH ADJUSTABLE FILLING VOLUME - The present invention relates to a cartridge for a drug delivery device, comprising a barrel of substantially cylindrical shape and at least one piston arrangement displaceably arranged in the barrel, wherein the piston arrangement occupies at least 20% of the volume confined by the barrel. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140148766 | Needle Assembly System - Described is a needle assembly comprising a needle and a needle hub adapted to carry the needle. The needle hub includes a proximal portion adapted to engage a medicament delivery device having a first thread and a cover portion adapted to abut a distal surface of the delivery device. The proximal portion includes a second thread adapted to engage the first thread, and the second thread is offset from the cover portion by a first distance. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140213985 | Securing Means for a Drug Delivery Device - The present invention relates to a drug delivery device for administering a dose of a medicinal product, comprising: a dose setting and injection mechanism adapted to be operably engaged with a piston of a cartridge containing the medicinal product, at least two housing components being directly and releasably interconnectable to each other, and a flexible coupling means separately coupled to any of said housing components and being adapted to keep the housing components within a predefined spatial range when they are disconnected. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140236097 | Assembly for a Drug Delivery Device - An injection device for injection of set doses of medicine from a cartridge, in which one or more friction wheels engage linear bearing surfaces during dose setting and dose delivery. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140323976 | CAP ASSEMBLY FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A cap assembly for a drug delivery device is present having a cap body to protect and to receive a distal dispensing end of the drug delivery device, an interlock member operably engaged with the cap body and being further adapted to releasably engage with a distal end section of the device's dispensing end to provide a safety lock for the cap body. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150051544 | DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG INJECTION DEVICE COMPRISING ADHESIVE TO BLOCK DRIVE AT END OF DEVICE LIFE TO PREVENT REUSE - A drive mechanism of a drug delivery device is presented having, a piston rod to operably engage with a piston of a cartridge containing a medicament, a first functional component and a second functional component whose position or orientation relative to each other is unambiguously correlated to a predefined axial position of the piston rod, wherein the first and/or the second functional component comprise at least one engaging portion to inseparably and to adhesively engage the first and the second functional component with each other for rendering the drive mechanism inoperable when the predefined axial position of the piston rod has been reached. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150073349 | HOUSING OF A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a housing for a drug delivery device, having a first housing component adapted to receive a cartridge at least partially filled with a medicament, and a second housing component adapted to receive a drive mechanism to operably engage with the cartridge for dispensing of a dose of the medicament, wherein the first housing component comprises an insert portion to be inserted in an axial direction into a corresponding receptacle of the second housing component, and wherein the insert portion comprises at least one radially outwardly extending first interlock member to positively engage and to rotationally lock with a correspondingly shaped second interlock member of the receptacle of the second housing component. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150190581 | PISTON FOR A CARTRIDGE AND PISTON ROD FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - The present invention relates to a piston for a cartridge for a drug delivery device comprising: at least one annular sealing surface to radially abut against an inner side wall of a cartridge, a distal surface to confine a drug receiving volume of the cartridge, a thrust receiving surface adapted to receive a thrust exerting plunger of a drug delivery device for displacing the piston in a proximal direction relative to the side wall, wherein the thrust receiving surface comprises numerous centering elements protruding from the thrust receiving surface towards the plunger and wherein the centering elements comprise an outer shape and geometry that matches with a corresponding receptacle of the plunger, and wherein the centering elements are arranged and aligned on the circumference of an imaginary annular or circular structure. | 07-09-2015 |
| 20150202016 | Impact-Resistant Fastening Assembly for a Medical Device - The present invention relates to a fastening assembly for a medical device and to a respective medical device, wherein the fastening assembly comprises a support structure and a device component releasably fastenable to the support structure by means of mutually corresponding fastening members being adapted to abrogate an interconnection of the device component and the support structure when becoming subject to a force effect or a mechanical impact above a predefined threshold. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150202370 | MEDICAL DEVICE PROTECTION ASSEMBLY IN THE FORM OF AN ATTACHABLE WEIGHT ACTING AS IMPACT-ABSORBING STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a medical device protection assembly and to a respective medical device. The protection assembly comprises at least one reorientation member being connectable with a medical device and being operable to orient the medical device into a predefined orientation in the event the medical device is subject to a free-fall. | 07-23-2015 |
| 20150209522 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING CONTACT BETWEEN PISTON ROD AND CARTRIDGE BUNG VIA VIBRATION EXCITATION AND MONITORING - The present invention is directed to a method for detecting a contact between a drive mechanism and a bung in a drug delivery device. The bung is movably provided in a cartridge and the drive mechanism includes a piston rod and a bearing for driving the bung in a distal direction. The contact is indicated by a change in a vibration behavior, wherein the method includes the steps of inducing vibration excitations into the drug delivery device, displacing the piston rod relative to the bung such that a gap between the bearing and the bung is reduced and monitoring vibration of the drug delivery device. The invention is further directed to drug delivery device produced according to the respective method. | 07-30-2015 |
| 20150217060 | Drug Delivery Device and Method for Electrically Detecting Contact Between Piston Rod and Cartridge Bung - The present invention is directed to a drug delivery device comprising a cartridge with a movable bung, a drive mechanism including a bearing for driving the bung in a distal direction for delivering a medicament and a piston rod for actuating the bearing. An electric conductor for transmitting an electrical signal is provided, wherein the electric conductor is configured such that a conductive connection is established or interrupted when the piston rod contacts the bearing or when the bearing contacts the bung. The invention is further directed to a method for detecting the contact between the drive mechanism and the movable bung. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150217062 | NEEDLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL DEVICE - Described is a needle assembly removal device comprising an inner portion, a channel formed in the inner portion, and an outer portion movably disposed on the inner portion. The channel has a proximal opening. Movement of the outer portion relative to the inner portion in a first direction causes the inner portion to change the proximal opening from a first width to a second width. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20150224265 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A CONTACT - The present invention is directed to a drug delivery device with a drive mechanism including a piston rod with a bearing for driving a bung in a cartridge in a distal direction. A movable element is disposed displacably in an axial direction within the drive mechanism. The moveable element is movable between a first position in which a distal end of said movable element protrudes from said bearing and a second position in which a distal end of said movable element lies flush with the distal end of said bearing. The invention is further directed to a method for detecting the contact between the bearing and the movable bung. | 08-13-2015 |
