Abstract:
A displacement-generating battery cell for driving a drug-delivery device is described. The cell may include at least one volume-changing element. The cell may include a housing formed according to a concertina-shaped design with folds in the walls thereof and may contain an internal chemical reaction system. The chemical reaction system may include an electrode. The electrode may be the volume-changing element. The arrangement of said chemical reaction system may be such that an expansion of the volume-changing element in a direction lengthens the cell and thus reduces the extent of the folds. Drug-delivery devices including the displacement-generating battery cell are also described.
Abstract:
The present application provides a self-powered drug-delivery device. The device includes a chamber having a wall. The chamber contains a fluid and is in connection with an administration means. The device also includes a displacement-generating battery cell. The device further includes an electrically-controlled battery unit, which includes the displacement-generating battery cell coupled to the chamber by a coupling means. The displacement-generating battery cell includes an element that changes shape as a result of charge or discharge of the battery cell so as to cause a displacement within the battery unit. The arrangement of the battery unit, the coupling means, the wall, the chamber, and the administration means is such that the displacement derived from the battery unit is conveyed by the coupling means to cause displacement of the wall of the chamber such that the fluid is expelled from the chamber to force a drug towards the administration means.
Abstract:
An exemplary infusion set includes a tubing, a first connector, and a second connector. The first connector connects a first terminus of the tubing to an exit port of an infusion pump, providing fluid communication between fluid being conveyed by the infusion pump and the tubing. The second connector connects a second terminus of the tubing to a delivery module, providing fluid communication between the tubing and the delivery module. Full engagement of the first connector and the exit port of the infusion pump actuates operation of the infusion pump.
Abstract:
Embodiments may include a method of delivering a drug. The method may include removing or releasing a structure from a patch-pump assembly. The patch-pump assembly may include a sealed prefilled drug-reservoir, a fluid passageway, a cannula-containing assembly, and a penetrator. The method may also include penetrating the sealed prefilled drug-reservoir containing the drug to establish fluid communication between the sealed prefilled drug-reservoir and a fluid passageway by removing or releasing the structure. The method may further include flowing the drug from the prefilled drug-reservoir to the fluid passageway. In addition, the method may include flowing the drug from the fluid passageway to a cannula-containing assembly. Furthermore, the method may include delivering the drug subcutaneously to a subject using the cannula-containing assembly.
Abstract:
A drug-delivery device comprising a drug-reservoir assembly, displacement-generating actuator, and drug administration unit is described, wherein the drug-reservoir assembly comprises at least one flexible wall and a constraining ring, such that the displacement generated by the actuator collapses a flexible wall of the assembly expelling the drug contents of the drug-reservoir towards said drug administration means.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an infusion-patch comprising; a cannula; a base; at least one adhesive region in said base suitable for skin attachment; at least one skin-access area within said base; and at least one conduit in fluid connection with said at least one skin access area, wherein said at least one conduit in fluid connection with said at least one skin access area facilitates the transfer of an anesthetic substance within at least a first anesthetic-reservoir which may be removably attached and in fluid connection with said at least one contact area, promoting delivery of said anesthetic substance to said at least one skin-access areas, and wherein said anesthetic substance delivered to said skin-access areas may be at least partially replenished without removing said infusion-patch.
Abstract:
Embodiments may include a method of delivering a drug. The method may include removing or releasing a structure from a patch-pump assembly. The patch-pump assembly may include a sealed prefilled drug-reservoir, a fluid passageway, a cannula-containing assembly, and a penetrator. The method may also include penetrating the sealed prefilled drug-reservoir containing the drug to establish fluid communication between the sealed prefilled drug-reservoir and a fluid passageway by removing or releasing the structure. The method may further include flowing the drug from the prefilled drug-reservoir to the fluid passageway. In addition, the method may include flowing the drug from the fluid passageway to a cannula-containing assembly. Furthermore, the method may include delivering the drug subcutaneously to a subject using the cannula-containing assembly.
Abstract:
An exemplary infusion set includes a tubing, a first connector, and a second connector. The first connector connects a first terminus of the tubing to an exit port of an infusion pump, providing fluid communication between fluid being conveyed by the infusion pump and the tubing. The second connector connects a second terminus of the tubing to a delivery module, providing fluid communication between the tubing and the delivery module. Full engagement of the first connector and the exit port of the infusion pump actuates operation of the infusion pump.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an infusion-patch comprising; a cannula; a base; at least one adhesive region in said base suitable for skin attachment; at least one skin-access area within said base; and at least one conduit in fluid connection with said at least one skin access area, wherein said at least one conduit in fluid connection with said at least one skin access area facilitates the transfer of an anesthetic substance within at least a first anesthetic-reservoir which may be removably attached and in fluid connection with said at least one contact area, promoting delivery of said anesthetic substance to said at least one skin-access areas, and wherein said anesthetic substance delivered to said skin-access areas may be at least partially replenished without removing said in fusion-patch.
Abstract:
This invention describes compositions comprising at least 75 mg/mL of solubilized otherwise poorly soluble drug in an aqueous environment, wherein the composition further comprises a combination of 3 or more acids. Methods of providing analgesia, anti-pyretic effects or reducing pain in a subject presenting with a pain condition, and methods of reducing administration site irritation, inflammation or a combination thereof in a subject presenting with a pain condition, comprising the steps of administering such compositions and infusion pumps containing such compositions are also described.