CONNECTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE STERILIZER FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:WO2022197608A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-22

    申请号:PCT/US2022/020192

    申请日:2022-03-14

    摘要: A method and system for creating an aseptic connection is disclosed. The method includes arranging a heating element between a first outer sealing surface and a second outer sealing surface such that the heating element is in contact with the first outer sealing surface and the second outer sealing surface. The method further includes applying opposing forces to the first and second outer sealing surfaces such that the first and second outer sealing surfaces are biased towards each other and heating the heating element to sterilize the first outer sealing surface and second outer sealing surface. The method also includes removing the heating element from between the first seal and second seal while continuing to apply the opposing forces to the first and second outer sealing surfaces such that the aseptic connection is simultaneously formed between the first and second outer sealing surfaces.

    MULTI-STAGE INJECTION DEVICE
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2022051176A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-10

    申请号:PCT/US2021/047868

    申请日:2021-08-27

    摘要: An injection device (10) includes a lower housing (18), a sleeve (32) supported by the lower housing, and a syringe spring (34) received within the sleeve. The spring supports a syringe (12). A needle guard (26) is proximally slidable relative to the lower housing from a first position, concealing the syringe needle (12b), to a second position. A needle guard spring (27) biases the needle guard distally relative to the lower housing. An upper housing (16) is distally slidable relative to the lower housing from a pre-use position to a dispensed position. Movement of the needle guard from the first position to the second position extends the distal tip of the needle distally beyond the needle guard by a first distance. Subsequent distal movement of the upper housing relative to the lower housing from the pre-use position toward the dispensed position advances the distal tip of the needle distally further beyond the needle guard by a second distance.

    INJECTION DEVICE WITH PASSIVE SAFETY MECHANISM

    公开(公告)号:WO2021211412A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-21

    申请号:PCT/US2021/026808

    申请日:2021-04-12

    IPC分类号: A61M5/20 A61M5/32 A61M5/50

    摘要: An injection device is provided, which comprises a housing configured to receive a medicament container and a needle assembly coupled with the medicament container; and a safety mechanism configured, in response to completion of delivery of a dose of medicament from the medicament container, to retract the medicament container to a retracted position relative to the housing. The safety mechanism is further configured, in response to removal of the injection device from an injection site prior to completion of delivery of the dose of the medicament, to advance a safety component relative to the housing from a first position to a second position. A sub-assembly for an injection device is also provided, as well as associated methods of using the device.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RELEASED PARTICLE TESTING

    公开(公告)号:WO2021183103A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-16

    申请号:PCT/US2020/021701

    申请日:2020-03-09

    摘要: A method for determining a released particle count for parts intended for pharmaceutical use is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: (i) introducing a sample of parts into a receptacle; (ii) rinsing the one or more parts by introducing a volume of rinse fluid into the receptacle; (iii) draining the rinse fluid from the receptacle via the collection outlet and delivering the rinse fluid from the collection outlet to a detection conduit; (iv) capturing at least one image of the fluid in a detection region of the detection conduit; (v) identifying a number of particles in the at least one detection region using automatic image analysis of the at least one captured image; (vi) determining a released particle count for the sample of parts based on the at least one captured image. Systems for determining a released particle count are also provided.

    VIAL CLOSURE ASSEMBLY
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2021016328A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-28

    申请号:PCT/US2020/043031

    申请日:2020-07-22

    IPC分类号: B65D51/00 B65D51/24 B65D41/28

    摘要: A vial closure assembly (10) for sealing a container (12) includes a ring (28), a cap (32), a shell (70), and an optional cover (30). The ring has a first top wall (34) defining a first central through-opening (29) and a skirt (36) extending downwardly from the first top wall that includes a plurality of locking tabs. The cover includes a second top wall (54) defining a second central through-opening (58), a sidewall (56) extending downwardly from the second top wall, and an interior cavity (57) defined by the second top wall and the sidewall. The cap includes a plurality of tabs (66) configured to engage the first or second top wall. The shell includes a barrel-shaped body (71) having an inwardly radially extending upper (72) and lower lip (74), such that the shell is configured to captivate the cover or ring. The upper lip includes at least one rail (76) for sliding contact with a top surface of either the first or second top wall.

    360 DEGREE OPTICAL MEASURING DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2020051308A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-12

    申请号:PCT/US2019/049712

    申请日:2019-09-05

    IPC分类号: G01B11/24 G01B11/27

    摘要: Methods and systems for measuring a component of a drug delivery or storage device are described. The method comprises providing a light source in an opposing relationship with an optical imaging sensor; positioning a sample component on a positioning stage located between the at least one light source and at least one opposing optical imaging sensor; and illuminating, with the at least one light source, the sample component. The controller is operable to capture an image of the component, determine the location of a first outer edge point PI of the captured image; rotate the sample component relative to the optical image sensor, and collect n images separated from each other by x degrees of rotation, wherein n*x is ≥ 360 degrees. The controller may compare a measured position of the at least one outer edge point PI between the captured images to determine a degree or circular runout.

    HOUSING WITH SYRINGE HOLDING FEATURE
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2019068109A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-04

    申请号:PCT/US2018/053819

    申请日:2018-10-01

    发明人: HEZKIAHU, Ran

    IPC分类号: A61M5/24

    摘要: A securing device for an injection device which receives a syringe with a proximal end portion having a radially outwardly projecting flange, has a body with proximal and distal end portions, an opening for accepting the syringe, an outer surface, and a proximal end surface for contacting a distally-facing surface of the flange when the syringe is advanced distally, preventing further advancement. A securing arm includes a free end; a base end fixed to the outer surface; a first portion extending radially outwardly from the base end to permit the flange to pass; and a second portion extending radially inwardly in a rest position, contacting the flange as the syringe is advanced. The securing arm is elastically flexible to allow the free end to move radially outwardly, allowing the advancing flange to pass, and is biased to the rest position to secure the flange and the syringe against proximal movement.

    INJECTOR POWER-UP MECHANISM
    10.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2019032512A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-14

    申请号:PCT/US2018/045506

    申请日:2018-08-07

    IPC分类号: A61M5/24

    摘要: An injector has a cartridge door movable between a fully closed position and a fully open position. A power supply is employed to power at least one power-operated component of the injector. A power supply circuit electrically connects the power supply with the at least one power- operated component. An electrically insulated arm is movable from a first state, in which the electrically insulated arm electrically disconnects the power supply from the circuit, to a second state, in which the electrically insulated arm connects the power supply with the circuit to provide power to the at least one power-operated component. The insulated arm is coupled to the cartridge door and initially positioned in the first state thereof in the fully closed position of the cartridge door, whereby movement of the cartridge door out of the fully closed position toward the fully open position moves the arm to the second state thereof.