Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090078252 | FAULT INDICATOR - A fault indicator for a strip advancement mechanism comprising a base that defines a fault sensing portion of a path for at least a component of a strip, an element for bearing against a strip, or a component of the strip, while it passes through the fault sensing portion of the path, wherein the element is adapted to move from that bearing or non-fault position, to a fault indicating position in the event of the strip or the component of the strip ceasing to pass through the fault sensing portion of the path. | 03-26-2009 |
20120123346 | MEDICATED MODULE WITH NEEDLE GUARD - A medicated module comprising a connecting body configured for attachment to a drug delivery device. A first needle is fixed within the connecting body and an outer body operatively coupled to the connecting body. A needle guard operatively coupled to the outer body and a biasing member positioned between the outer body and needle guard. A second needle fixed within the outer body and a recess within the connecting body defines a reservoir. The reservoir contains at least one dose of a medicament and is configured for fluid communication with the first and second needle. | 05-17-2012 |
20120125951 | Delivery of Two or More Medicaments Through a Single Dose Selection and Single Dispense Interface - A injection system for co-delivery of two medicaments ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120130346 | Medicated Module for a Drug Delivery Device - A medicated module ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120136316 | Medicated Module With User Selection - A medicated module ( | 05-31-2012 |
20130218087 | DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method and system for delivering a user-settable dose of a first medicament and a non-user settable dose of a second medicament through a single dose setter and a single dispense interface. The drug delivery system includes a drug delivery device and a medicated module. The drug delivery device comprises a single dose setter operably connected to a primary reservoir containing the first medicament. The medicated module comprises (i) a collapsible feature holding the second medicament and (ii) the single dispense interface having an output needle. Further, the drug delivery device and medicated module are each configured such that the single dose setter is mechanically linked to the collapsible feature after attachment of the medicated module to the drug delivery device. | 08-22-2013 |
20130218088 | Needle Cannula Containing Medicament - A method and system of delivering a first medicament to a first injection depth and a second medicament to a second injection depth using a single dispense interface. An example medicated module is attachable to a drug delivery device, where the drug delivery device includes a drug reservoir holding a first medicament. The medicated module includes a needle cannula having a sidewall, at least one micro-hole in the sidewall of the needle cannula, and a flexible membrane sealably fixed to an inner surface of the needle cannula. The flexible membrane holds a second medicament between the flexible membrane and a portion of the sidewall having the at least one micro-hole. The first and second medicaments can be delivered to two, axially separate injection depths. | 08-22-2013 |
20130226080 | MEDICATED MODULE FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE - A method and system for dispensing a non-user settable dose of one medicament and a user-settable dose of a primary medicament. The system may include a medicated module attachable to a drug delivery device, the drug delivery device having a drug reservoir holding a first medicament. The medicated module includes a first needle, a second needle, a collapsible feature holding a second medicament, a biasing feature operably connected to the collapsible feature, and a valve system having a closed position and an open position. During dispense, the valve system transitions from the closed position to the open position, and the biasing feature compresses the collapsible feature to force the second medicament to flow from the collapsible feature to the second needle. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226086 | Medicated Module with Interlock - A medicated module attachable to a drug delivery device comprising a connecting body configured for attachment to the drug delivery device. A first needle held within a first needle hub of the connecting body and a second needle fixed within a second needle hub of the connecting body. A recess within the connecting body defining a reservoir. The reservoir containing at least one dose of a medicament and configured for fluid communication with the first needle. The connecting body further comprises a lockout feature that prevents the medicated module from being reconnected to the drug delivery device after the medicated module has been connected to the drug delivery device a first time. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226143 | Medicated Module Having a Collapsible Feature - A system and method for priming a medicated module during attachment of the medicated module to a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device has a drug reservoir holding a first medicament. The medicated module includes an upper retention feature and a lower retention feature, wherein the upper retention feature is axially moveable relative to the lower retention feature. The medicated module also includes an engagement needle and an output needle, wherein the output needle is in fluid communication with the engagement needle. The module also includes a collapsible feature holding a second medicament, wherein the collapsible feature is operably connected to the upper retention feature. During attachment to the drug delivery device, (i) the upper retention feature moves axially relative to the lower retention feature, (ii) the collapsible feature collapses, and (iii) the engagement needle and the output needle are primed with the second medicament. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233313 | Medicated Module for an Inhaler - A medicated module containing a second medicament is configured for removable attachment to the mouthpiece of an inhaler containing a first medicament such that a single inhalation by a user will deliver both medicaments to the user. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237924 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING LINKED DOSE DIAL COMPONENTS - A drug delivery device for co-delivery of two medicaments. The drug delivery device has a dose setter, a first dose dial component, a second dose dial component, and a collar. The first dose dial component is configured to select a first dose of a first medicament, and the first dose dial component is operably connected to the dose setter. The second dose dial component is configured to select a second dose of a second medicament. In addition, the first dose dial component and the second dose dial component are connected to the collar. The collar is configured to be moved in a proximal direction by actuation of the dose setter. Further, when the collar is moved in a proximal direction, the first dose dial component and the second dose dial component are configured to move proximally to set a dose “A” for the first medicament with the first dose dial component and set a dose “B” for the second medicament with the second dose dial component. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239964 | Medicated Module for an Inhaler - A medicated module containing a medicament is configured for removable attachment to the mouthpiece of an inhaler. The inhaler may contain a first medicament such that a single firing of the inhaler will deliver both medicaments to the user. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245561 | Medicated Module for Use with Auto-Injector Delivery Device - A drug delivery system to deliver two or more medicaments operable through a auto-injector drug delivery device and a single dispense interface. The device comprises a housing defining a primary reservoir containing a first medicament. A dosing mechanism operably connected to the primary reservoir. A single dispense interface is configured for fluid communication with the primary reservoir and a secondary reservoir of medicament containing at least one drug agent configured for fluid communication to the single dispense interface. A single activation of the dosing mechanism causes medicament from the primary reservoir and a non-user settable dose of the second medicament to be expelled through the single dispense interface. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245562 | Automatic Delivery Device with Triggering Mechanism - The present patent application relates to delivery devices, methods, and systems of delivering at least one medicament from a reservoir using an automatic delivery device. Such an automatic delivery device system may comprise a dose injecting mechanism and a dispense interface, such as a needle module. The dose injecting mechanism comprises a triggering mechanism. An activating member, such as a needle guard of the needle module, can be used to initiate the triggering mechanism to enable the device to administer the set dose. The single dispense interface may comprise a medicated module containing at least one dose of a secondary medicament. The dose injecting mechanism may comprise a dose setting mechanism. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245565 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING A SPRING ELEMENT - A drug delivery device having a spring element that provides dispense assistance. The drug delivery device includes a variable dose setting mechanism, a fixed dose setting mechanism, and a mechanical coupling having a spring element. The variable dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a first reservoir holding a first medicament, and the variable dose setting mechanism comprises a dose setter. The fixed dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a second reservoir holding a second medicament. The mechanical coupling operably couples the variable dose setting mechanism and the fixed dose setting mechanism. Further, the variable dose setting mechanism is configured to set a variable dose of the first medicament upon activation of the dose setter, and the fixed dose setting mechanism is configured to set a fixed dose of the second medicament during variable dose setting. Still further, the spring element is configured to store energy during dose setting and to transfer stored energy to the fixed dose setting mechanism to assist with dispense of the fixed dose. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245566 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING A COLLAR AND A LINKAGE COMPONENT - A drug delivery device having a collar and a linkage component. The drug delivery device includes a variable dose setting mechanism, a fixed dose setting mechanism, a single dose setter, a collar, and a linkage component. The variable dose setting mechanism is operably coupled to a primary reservoir holding a first medicament and/or fluid. The fixed dose setting mechanism comprises a fixed dose piston rod that is operably coupled to a secondary reservoir holding a second medicament and/or fluid. Further, the single dose setter is operably coupled to the variable dose setting mechanism, and the collar is disposed on the variable dose setting mechanism. Still further, the linkage component may be disposed on the fixed dose setting mechanism, wherein the linkage component is capable of engagement with the collar. The delivery device is capable of delivering the second medicament and/or fluid by way of at least one discrete pulse of the second medicament and/or fluid. | 09-19-2013 |
20130245604 | Auto-Injector Device with a Medicated Module - Disclosed herein are various examples of a drug delivery system and corresponding method for delivering three or more medicaments. The system includes two major components: an auto-injector device that contains at least two medicaments and a medicated module that contains at least one medicament. The medicated module interfaces with the auto-injector device such that a combination dose comprising all of the medicaments can be delivered via a single dispense interface of the medicated module. In order to deliver a pre-defined combination dose, a user need only set the dose of one of the medicaments contained in the auto-injector device and need only activate the system once by actuating a dose delivery button on the auto-injector device. | 09-19-2013 |
20130253430 | Multi-Reservoir Pump Patch - A device to co-deliver at least two medicaments is disclosed where a first reservoir containing a primary medicament is connected to a manifold and cannula and where one or more additional reservoirs are placed in fluid communication with the manifold in parallel or inline flow. The additional reservoir(s) can be located within the device or as part of an attachable medicated module that connects to external port located on the device housing. Both medicaments are delivered through a cannula subcutaneously. The device is configured to be user wearable through attachment directly to the skin by an adhesive. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253465 | Dispense Interface Component for a Drug Delivery Device - A dispense interface component for use with a drug delivery device is provided. The dispense interface component may include a main body, a first piercing portion, a second piercing portion, and a biasing element. The main body is configured for connection to the drug delivery device. The first piercing portion is for piercing a first cartridge contained within the drug delivery device, and the first piercing portion is connected to the main body. The second piercing portion is for piercing a second cartridge contained with the drug delivery device, and the second piercing portion is connected to the main body. The at least one biasing element is operably coupled to the main body, wherein the at least one biasing element is configured to, when the load on the at least one biasing element is less than or equal to a threshold load, bias (i) the first piercing portion away from the first cartridge and (ii) the second piercing portion away from the second cartridge. | 09-26-2013 |
20140031761 | MEDICAMENT RESERVOIR FOR A MEDICATED MODULE - A reservoir assembly for a medicated module includes a primary cavity for holding a medicament, a sump region, and a flexible element. The flexible element is configured to allow for fluid communication between the primary cavity and the sump region during a filling process for the reservoir. Further, the flexible element is configured to prevent fluid communication between the primary cavity and the sump region after the filling process. | 01-30-2014 |
20140039404 | Medicated Module for a Drug Delivery Device - A medicated module includes (i) a rotatable reservoir body comprising (a) a flow path and (b) a medicament-reservoir profile and (ii) a pin feature disposed in the rotatable reservoir body, the pin feature comprising a medicament-cavity profile. The medicated module also includes a second medicament, wherein the second medicament is held in a reservoir formed at least in part by the medicament-reservoir profile and the medicament-cavity profile, and wherein, prior to dispense, the second medicament is filled to at least the proximal end of the medicament-cavity profile. | 02-06-2014 |
20140128817 | Medicated Module with User Selection - A medicated module ( | 05-08-2014 |
20140194815 | INFUSION PUMP DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING AT LEAST TWO MEDICAMENTS - The infusion pump drug delivery system and corresponding method disclosed herein allow for continuous delivery of a first fluid and/or medicament from a reservoir operably connected to a pump and selective delivery of a second fluid and/or medicament from a separate reservoir, where the second fluid and/or medicament may be delivered sequentially or simultaneously with the first fluid and/or medicament at the command of the user. Both fluids and/or medicaments are delivered via a single dispense interface. | 07-10-2014 |
20140236093 | HANDHELD MEDICAMENT INJECTION DEVICE WITH ILLUMINATED DOSE BUTTON - A cartridge holder is presented having a first cartridge retainer, at least a second cartridge retainer and a locking device for each cartridge retainer, wherein each cartridge retainer is configured to receive a medicament reservoir and wherein each cartridge retainer is movable between a closed and an open position, wherein the locking devices are configured to lock and unlock the cartridge retainers in the closed position and wherein the locking devices are configured to operate such that only one of the cartridge retainers at a time is movable into the open position. An apparatus is also presented that has a main body and a cartridge holder, wherein the cartridge holder is removably attached to the main body. A method for inserting of a medicament reservoir in a cartridge holder or in an apparatus is also described. | 08-21-2014 |
20150025493 | Method and Medical Device for Adjusting Dose of Fluid Medicament - The invention relates to a method for delivering at least one fluid medicament from a medical device. The invention also relates to a medical device. The technical problem of improving the dose accuracy is solved by a method for delivering at least one fluid medicament from a medical device comprising a first reservoir containing a first fluid medicament, a second reservoir containing a fluid, and a fluid element connected to said first reservoir and said second reservoir. The method comprises receiving information about a desired dose of the first fluid medicament to be ejected, adjusting said dose to be ejected from said first reservoir based at least in part on information about a content of said fluid element, and ejecting said adjusted dose from said first reservoir through said fluid element. The technical problem is further solved by a medical device configured to work according to the method. | 01-22-2015 |