DISPENSER AND THERAPEUTIC PACKAGE SUITABLE FOR ADMINISTERING A THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE TO A SUBJECT, ALONG WITH METHOD RELATING TO SAME
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1. A device for dispensing a dose of a substance to a subject, comprising:
- a. a sealed package including a collapsible compartment containing the substance;
b. an administration assembly joined to said sealed package for relative movement therewith, said administration assembly including a delivery device movable from a pre-administration position wherein said delivery device is separated from the substance, to a ready position wherein said delivery device is in fluid communication with the substance; and
c. at least one compression panel associated with said sealed package and movable into an engaged state wherein said compression panel collapses said compartment to cause said substance to be dispensed through said delivery device.
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Abstract
A dispensing device comprises a sealed package including a collapsible compartment and an administration assembly. The administration assembly includes a delivery device in fluid communication with a substance within the sealed package. A compression panel collapses the compartment to dispense a substance through the delivery device. Embodiments for a single use dispenser for hypodermic administration of a unit dose of a therapeutic fluid, as well as therapeutic packages and methods for administering therapeutic substances to subjects, are also provided.
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1. A device for dispensing a dose of a substance to a subject, comprising:
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a. a sealed package including a collapsible compartment containing the substance; b. an administration assembly joined to said sealed package for relative movement therewith, said administration assembly including a delivery device movable from a pre-administration position wherein said delivery device is separated from the substance, to a ready position wherein said delivery device is in fluid communication with the substance; and c. at least one compression panel associated with said sealed package and movable into an engaged state wherein said compression panel collapses said compartment to cause said substance to be dispensed through said delivery device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A single use dispenser for hypodermic administration of a unit dose of a therapeutic fluid to a subject, comprising:
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a. a hermetically sealed package including a collapsible first compartment containing a first therapeutic substance, said collapsible first compartment comprising a first flexible wall; b. a rigid backing supporting said hermetically sealed package; c. an administration assembly associated with said hermetically sealed package, said administration assembly including; i. an elongate needle having a piercing end for penetrating the flexible wall of said first compartment, and extending from said piercing end toward a delivery end for administering the therapeutic fluid to the subject; and ii. a needle actuator for advancing at least a portion of said needle from a pre-administration position, wherein said piercing end is separated from the flexible wall of said first compartment, towards a ready position to cause said proximal end to breach the integrity of said flexible wall and establish fluid communication between the therapeutic substance and said delivery end. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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- 18. A dispenser according to claim 18 including a reinforcement insert joined to the hermetically sealed package to provide a backing for said gasket seal as said needle is advanced toward the ready position.
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28. A therapeutic package for use in administering a dose of a therapeutic substance to a subject, comprising:
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a. a first sealed compartment pre-filled with a first therapeutic fluid, said first sealed compartment having a collapsible first wall; b. a second sealed compartment pre-filled with a second therapeutic fluid and having an associated collapsible second wall; c. a frangible seal disposed between the first and second compartments; and d. a compression panel movably attached relative to the first and second sealed compartments between a disengaged state towards an engaged state wherein said compression panel is operative to either; i. collapse one of said compartments to cause said frangible seal to rupture such that said first and second therapeutic fluids are merged;
orii. compress at least one of said compartments to dispense contents therefrom. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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30. A dispenser for use in administering a dose a therapeutic substance to a subject, comprising:
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a. a film package including a collapsible compartment containing the therapeutic substance; b. an administration assembly joined to said film package for relative movement therewith, said administration assembly including a delivery device movable from a pre-administration position wherein said delivery device is separated from the therapeutic substance, to a ready position wherein said delivery device is in fluid communication with the therapeutic substance; and c. a coupler joining said administration assembly to said film package, said coupler attached to either an interior or exterior wall of said film package.
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31. A method of preparing to administer a dose of a therapeutic substance to a patient, comprising:
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a. providing an administration device that includes; i. a sealed package containing the therapeutic substance; and ii. an administration assembly including a delivery device movably attached relative to said sealed package, said delivering device having a proximal piercing end and a distal delivery end; b. advancing at least a portion of said administration assembly from a pre-administration position wherein said delivery device is separated from the therapeutic substance, towards a ready position causing said proximal piercing end to breach the integrity of said sealed package and establish fluid communication between the therapeutic substance and said distal delivery end; and c. compressing said sealed package with said administration assembly to dispense said therapeutic substance from said proximal piercing end through said distal delivery end. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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