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US20070078403A1
US20070078403A1 US11/211,336 US21133605A US2007078403A1 US 20070078403 A1 US20070078403 A1 US 20070078403A1 US 21133605 A US21133605 A US 21133605A US 2007078403 A1 US2007078403 A1 US 2007078403A1
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Priority to PCT/US2006/011714 priority patent/WO2007024274A2/fr
Priority to CA2620110A priority patent/CA2620110C/fr
Priority to JP2008527896A priority patent/JP5123854B2/ja
Priority to EP06769786.2A priority patent/EP1948273A4/fr
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Publication of US20070078403A1 publication Critical patent/US20070078403A1/en
Assigned to SGPF, LLC reassignment SGPF, LLC ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: VISUAL CONNECTIONS, INC.
Priority to US12/256,139 priority patent/US8157771B2/en
Assigned to MEDPRO SAFETY PRODUCTS, INC. reassignment MEDPRO SAFETY PRODUCTS, INC. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: SGPF, LLC
Priority to US12/821,641 priority patent/US20100292655A1/en
Priority to US12/821,579 priority patent/US8500699B2/en
Priority to US12/821,707 priority patent/US8403893B2/en
Priority to US12/821,822 priority patent/US20100262122A1/en
Priority to US12/821,441 priority patent/US20100262086A1/en
Priority to US12/821,865 priority patent/US8333738B2/en
Priority to US12/821,407 priority patent/US20100262085A1/en
Priority to US12/821,483 priority patent/US20100256571A1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M5/281—Syringe ampoules or carpules, i.e. ampoules or carpules provided with a needle using emptying means to expel or eject media, e.g. pistons, deformation of the ampoule, or telescoping of the ampoule
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61M2005/3261—Fully automatic sleeve extension, i.e. in which triggering of the sleeve does not require a deliberate action by the user triggered by radial deflection of the anchoring parts between sleeve and syringe barrel, e.g. spreading of sleeve retaining hooks having slanted surfaces by engagement with conically shaped collet of the piston rod during the last portion of the injection stroke of the plunger
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
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    • A61M5/2429—Ampoule syringes, i.e. syringes with needle for use in combination with replaceable ampoules or carpules, e.g. automatic using emptying means to expel or eject media, e.g. pistons, deformation of the ampoule, or telescoping of the ampoule by telescoping of ampoules or carpules with the syringe body
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  • the present invention pertains generally to fluid infusion devices. More particularly, the present invention pertains to fluid infusion devices that include an automatically activated guard for covering and protecting the needle of the device after its use.
  • the present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, useful as a syringe, with a needle guard, where the syringe is engageable with a pre-filled fluid vial to establish a fluid infusion device.
  • Fluid medicaments can be purchased in a variety of different type containers.
  • the container of particular interest here is the pre-filled vial.
  • a container/vial is made of glass, and is formed as a hollow cylindrical tube that has two open ends. One end can then be closed with a plug, and a stopper can be inserted through the opposite end to create a fluid chamber in the vial between the plug and the stopper.
  • the chamber of the container/vial can then be filled with a predetermined amount of a desired fluid (e.g. a fluid medicament).
  • a container such as the pre-filled fluid vial described above
  • the fluid must somehow be brought into fluid communication with a needle.
  • a typical procedure for accomplishing this purpose has been to penetrate the stopper of the container/vial with a hypodermic needle.
  • Fluid in the vial is then evacuated from the fluid chamber of the vial.
  • the fluid is caused to flow through the needle and into the fluid chamber of a syringe.
  • the now-filled syringe can then be disengaged from the vial and used for an infusion.
  • the procedure just described, however, is somewhat cumbersome.
  • an object of the present invention to provide a device which can be engaged with a pre-filled fluid vial for infusing fluid directly from the vial. Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for infusing a fluid medicament that automatically protects the user from unwanted or inadvertent needle sticks after the fluid from a pre-filled fluid vial has been infused. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a device for infusing fluid from a pre-filled vial that is easy to use, is relatively simple to manufacture, and is comparatively cost effective.
  • a device for expelling fluid from a pre-filled vial, through a needle.
  • the pre-filled fluid vial will have a hollow, cylindrical-shaped, glass wall, with a plug covering one of its open ends.
  • a stopper will be inserted into the other open end of the cylindrical wall to thereby create a fluid chamber in the vial for holding fluid therein between the plug and the stopper.
  • the device of the present invention includes a hollow, cylindrical-shaped syringe body that is formed with a lumen and has an open proximal end, and an open distal end.
  • the syringe body defines a longitudinal axis that extends between the two ends.
  • an elongated adapter is axially aligned within the syringe body, and it is fixedly mounted in the lumen of the syringe body. As so mounted, a space is created between the adapter and the syringe body.
  • the adapter is substantially cylindrical in shape, and it is formed with a lumen. Additionally, a hollow needle is mounted in the lumen of the adapter such that the needle extends along the longitudinal axis of the syringe body.
  • the adapter is formed with both a proximal hinge, and a distal hinge. Both of these hinges are so-called “living” hinges, and they are longitudinally aligned with each other.
  • the adapter is also formed with at least one slot that extends along its length.
  • a guard is also mounted in the lumen of the adapter.
  • the guard is cylindrical shaped and it is positioned within the lumen of the adapter for axial movement over the needle between a first position and a second position.
  • the guard In its first position, the guard is held within the syringe body to expose a distal portion of the needle as it extends beyond the distal end of the syringe body.
  • the guard is held in the first position by a flexible hinge lock on the guard that engages with the adapter. Upon release of the hinge lock, however, the guard moves distally into its second position. In its second position, the guard extends beyond the distal end of the syringe body, to cover the distal portion of the needle.
  • this distal movement of the guard in the axial direction is caused by a spring that is located between the adapter and the guard to push distally against the guard.
  • This movement is limited by a tab on the guard that extends into the slot of the adapter.
  • the fluid vial is first engaged with the proximal end of the syringe body. With this engagement, the proximal end of the needle pierces the stopper in the vial. This then establishes fluid communication between the fluid chamber of the vial and the needle. Also, during this engagement, the wall of the vial is introduced into the space between the syringe body and the adapter. Subsequently, as the wall of the vial is advanced distally into the space between the syringe body and the adapter, it activates the proximal hinge of the adapter. When activated, the proximal hinge of the adapter releases the hinge lock of the guard for movement of the guard in the distal direction.
  • this causes the guard to extend beyond the distal end of the syringe body to cover and protect the distal end of the needle. It is to be noted here, however, that if the needle is being used for an infusion, the body into which the infusion is being made may prevent the guard from making its full distal movement. Next, as further distal movement of the wall of the vial is made during the infusion, the wall repositions the distal hinge of the adapter to prevent a subsequent proximal movement of the guard. Thus, subsequent to an infusion, and after the needle has been withdrawn from the body being infused, the guard remains extended beyond the distal end of the syringe body. This causes the guard to cover the needle and to thereby protect against accidental of inadvertent sticks by the needle.
  • FIG. 1 is a view of an assembled device for infusing fluids from a pre-filled vial, in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the component elements of the device
  • FIG. 3 is a cross section view of a pre-filled vial for use with the device of the present invention as seen along the line 3 - 3 in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is an elevation view of the device of the present invention ready for use with a pre-filled vial, and with portions broken away for clarity;
  • FIG. 5A is an elevation view of a device in accordance with the present invention when it is engaged with a pre-filled vial and ready for use in an infusion procedure, again, with portions of the device broken away for clarity;
  • FIG. 5B is a view of the device shown in FIG. 5A during an infusion procedure, when configured with the vial engaging the adapter of the device to release the guard of the device for its distal movement;
  • FIG. 5C is a view of the device shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B , after an infusion procedure.
  • a device for expelling fluid from a pre-filled vial is shown and is generally designated 10 .
  • the device 10 includes a syringe body 12 that is engaged with a pre-filled vial/container 14 .
  • the device 10 is useful for expelling fluid from the vial 14 , and through a hollow needle 16 , during an infusion procedure.
  • the device 10 provides structure for covering the needle 16 after the infusion procedure has been completed. The purpose here is to prevent accidental or inadvertent sticks with the needle 16 that might otherwise occur after using the device 10 .
  • the needle 16 is made of a stainless steel type material.
  • the pre-filled vial 14 includes a hollow cylindrical wall 18 that has both an open proximal end 20 and an open distal end 22 . Further, the vial 14 includes a plug 24 and a stopper 26 .
  • the plug 24 is positioned to cover the proximal end 20 , and the stopper 26 is inserted through the distal end 22 .
  • a fluid chamber 28 is created for the vial 14 .
  • a fluid e.g. a fluid medicament
  • the stopper 26 is moveable within the vial 14
  • the wall 18 is preferably made of a rigid transparent material, such as glass.
  • the device 10 includes an adapter 30 .
  • the adapter 30 is elongated and is substantially cylindrical in shape.
  • the adapter 30 is formed with a proximal hinge 32 and a distal hinge 34 .
  • both of the hinges 32 and 34 are so-called “living” hinges, in that they are integral with the adapter 30 .
  • the adapter 30 is formed with a slot 36 that extends longitudinally along the adapter 30 .
  • the adapter 30 can have two such slots that are diametrically opposite each other (one such slot, however, is not shown in FIG. 2 ).
  • the adapter 30 is formed with a series of circumferentially oriented structural detents 38 . Also, in conjunction with the proximal hinge 32 , the adapter 30 is formed with a slit 40 into which the hinge 32 can be deflected. As shown, the slit 40 creates an abutment 42 at its distal end.
  • FIG. 2 To best appreciate how the needle 16 and the adapter 30 are mounted on the syringe body 12 , it is necessary to cross reference FIG. 2 with FIG. 4 . With this cross-reference, it can be seen that the needle 16 is fixedly held at the proximal end 44 of the adapter 30 (see FIG. 4 ). Also, it can be seen that the detents 38 at the distal end 46 of the adapter 30 are fixedly engaged with the syringe body 12 (see FIG. 2 ). A consequence of this arrangement is that a space 48 is created between the adapter 30 and the syringe body 12 .
  • FIG. 2 also shows that the device 10 includes a guard 50 .
  • the guard 50 is a hollow, substantially cylindrical-shaped structure that defines a lumen 52 , and that has diametrically opposed tabs 54 (one such tab 54 is not shown). Additionally, and importantly, the guard 50 is formed with a hinge lock 56 .
  • the guard 50 is inserted into the lumen 58 of the adapter 30 , over the needle 16 . More specifically, the guard 50 inserted into the lumen 58 until the hinge lock 56 of guard 50 extends through the slit 40 of adapter 30 , for engagement of the hinge lock 56 with the abutment 42 .
  • a spring 60 see FIG.
  • the needle 16 With the guard 50 engaged to the adapter 30 as described above, and with the adapter 30 mounted on the syringe body 12 as also described above, the needle 16 will be longitudinally aligned along the axis 61 that is defined by the syringe body 12 (see FIG. 2 ).
  • a proximal shield 62 can then be engaged with the syringe body 12 to cover and protect the proximal end 64 of the needle 16 .
  • a distal shield 66 can be engaged with the syringe body 12 to cover and protect the distal end 68 of the needle 16 .
  • the result is a combination of components as shown in FIG. 4 .
  • the proximal shield 62 is removed from the syringe body 12 to expose the proximal end 64 of the needle 16 .
  • the pre-filled vial 14 is then engaged with the syringe body 12 .
  • the proximal end 64 of the needle 16 penetrates through the stopper 26 to establish fluid communication between the needle 16 and fluid in the chamber 28 of vial 14 .
  • the end 22 of wall 18 of the vial 14 is positioned in the space 48 between the syringe body 12 and the adapter 30 .
  • the distal shield 66 can then be removed from the syringe body 12 to expose a distal portion of the needle 16 , as shown in FIG. 5A .
  • the device 10 is now ready for an infusion procedure.
  • the distal end 68 of the needle 16 is penetrated into the body that is to be infused (not shown).
  • the pre-filled fluid vial 14 is then advanced distally along the axis 61 , and into the syringe body 12 .
  • the end 22 of wall 18 comes into contact with the proximal hinge 32 of adapter 30 (see FIG. 5B ).
  • This contact then causes the proximal hinge 32 to deflect into the slit 40 of the adapter 30 , and against the hinge lock 56 of the guard 50 .
  • this deflection moves the hinge lock 56 from its position against the abutment 42 of adapter 30 .
  • the end 22 of wall 18 comes into contact with the distal hinge 34 of the adapter 30 .
  • This contact then causes the distal hinge 34 to be deflected and held in a position wherein it, the hinge 34 , will block any return movement of the guard 50 in a proximal direction. Consequently, when the device 10 is configured as shown in FIG. 5C , and the guard 50 is no longer constrained to move distally, the hinge 34 and syringe body 12 cooperate to block a proximal movement of the guard 50 .

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US11/211,336 US20070078403A1 (en) 2005-08-25 2005-08-25 Syringe guard for pre-filled medicament vial
PCT/US2006/011714 WO2007024274A2 (fr) 2005-08-25 2006-03-31 Garde de seringue pour fiole preremplie de medicament
CA2620110A CA2620110C (fr) 2005-08-25 2006-03-31 Garde de seringue pour fiole preremplie de medicament
JP2008527896A JP5123854B2 (ja) 2005-08-25 2006-03-31 充填済み薬剤バイアル用シリンジガード
EP06769786.2A EP1948273A4 (fr) 2005-08-25 2006-03-31 Garde de seringue pour fiole preremplie de medicament
US12/256,139 US8157771B2 (en) 2005-08-25 2008-10-22 Syringe guard for pre-filled medicament vial
US12/821,483 US20100256571A1 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Pre-Filled Cartridge for Passive Safety Syringe
US12/821,407 US20100262085A1 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Pre-Filled Plunger System and Method
US12/821,641 US20100292655A1 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Passive Syringe with Internal Release
US12/821,579 US8500699B2 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Pre-filled syringe apparatus having internal guard
US12/821,707 US8403893B2 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Pre-filled cartridge plunger method
US12/821,822 US20100262122A1 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Pre-Filled Syringe Having Internal Guard
US12/821,441 US20100262086A1 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Passive Safety System with Pre-Filled Cartridge
US12/821,865 US8333738B2 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Pre-filled syringe having flexible hinge

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US12/821,441 Abandoned US20100262086A1 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Passive Safety System with Pre-Filled Cartridge
US12/821,407 Abandoned US20100262085A1 (en) 2005-08-25 2010-06-23 Pre-Filled Plunger System and Method
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