Motion activated septum puncturing drug delivery device
AssigneeMedimop Medical Projects Ltd.
InventorOz CABIRI
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AssigneeMedimop Medical Projects Ltd.
InventorOz CABIRI
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A method and apparatus are disclosed for delivery of a drug to a recipient. In some embodiments, the delivery apparatus may unseal a drug containing reservoir. In some embodiments, the delivery rate may be controlled and/or adjustable. Optionally the apparatus may be disposable. Optionally, the apparatus may have a low profile and/or be wearable and/or attachable to the recipient. Optionally, discharge of the drug and/or unsealing of the reservoir may be driven by a plunger moving parallel to the base of the apparatus. Optionally, the apparatus may release a hypodermic needle into the recipient. Optionally, release of the hypodermic needle may be in a direction non-parallel and/or orthogonal to the direction of movement of the plunger. Optionally, prior to release, the hypodermic needle may be preserved in an aseptic state by a needle opening septum sealing a needle opening. Optionally, upon release, the hypodermic needle may pierce the needle opening septum.
A drug delivery device for delivering a drug to a recipient comprising:
A method for delivering a drug to a recipient via a drug delivery device, the drug delivery device including a housing including therein a mechanical drive train, a reservoir containing said drug, a seal for sealing the reservoir, a hollow needle, and a plunger, the housing further including a base, an opening for accessing the reservoir, a door, and a locking mechanism, the method comprising:
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