EP1820485A1 - System and apparatus for extracting drugs - Google Patents

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EP1820485A1
EP1820485A1 EP20060003098 EP06003098A EP1820485A1 EP 1820485 A1 EP1820485 A1 EP 1820485A1 EP 20060003098 EP20060003098 EP 20060003098 EP 06003098 A EP06003098 A EP 06003098A EP 1820485 A1 EP1820485 A1 EP 1820485A1
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Rudolf Zihlmann
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  • the invention relates to a system and apparatus for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir.
  • liquid pharmaceuticals are often filled in reservoirs or containers, for example, in glass bottles with a few milliliters of content.
  • medical personnel can then join.
  • adapters may be used between the reservoir and the syringe.
  • Different versions of an adapter are for example US Pat. No. 6,591,876 known.
  • This adapter has a first container port for coupling to a first container, a second container port for coupling to a second container, a central portion between the two ports, and a cannula which secures the center portion from accidental contact inside the adapter.
  • the first container port has elements separated from each other by slots in its side wall to encompass a portion of the first container.
  • the second tank connection has in its side wall has two openings to receive on a front part of the second container, two laterally projecting parts similar to a snap closure.
  • the adapter has a locking mechanism that holds the adapter in a position in which the middle part is compressed after being coupled to the containers. In another implementation, this compression is not required.
  • the middle part is rigid and has two opposite gripping surfaces.
  • an adapter is used to make an ampule for an insulin pump, e.g. As an Accu-ChekĀ® insulin pump of Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Germany, to fill with insulin.
  • an insulin pump e.g. As an Accu-ChekĀ® insulin pump of Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Germany
  • the insulin pump continuously delivers insulin to the body.
  • Microprocessors control a motor, the z. B. every three minutes via a threaded rod a stopper moved into an insulin ampule.
  • An empty ampoule can be replaced either by the patient himself with insulin or by a finished ampoule.
  • Especially devices for self-administration of pharmaceuticals should be easy to use, easy to handle and without much effort.
  • the object of the invention to provide a system and a device for removing a liquid pharmaceutical from a container so that a user-friendly type of coupling between the adapter and the ampoule and between the adapter and the reservoir is made possible.
  • the apparatus is configured to have at least one detent mechanism having an elastic member.
  • the system has an ampule in which a piston movable therein is disposed, and an adapter having in a longitudinal direction a reservoir port and an ampule port for coupling to the ampule.
  • the vial port has at least one locking mechanism having an elastic member in a side wall. The elastic member corresponds to a portion of the sidewall that extends along the circumference thereof and merges into the sidewall at opposite ends.
  • the adapter for a system for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir.
  • the adapter has a reservoir port in a longitudinal direction and an ampule port for coupling to an ampule.
  • the vial port has at least one locking mechanism having an elastic member in a side wall.
  • the elastic member corresponds to a portion of the sidewall that extends along the circumference thereof and merges into the sidewall at opposite ends.
  • an insulin pump is just one example of an application in which, in a preliminary step, a pharmaceutical, namely insulin for the treatment of diabetes, is taken from a container for use in another container in an administering device.
  • a pharmaceutical namely insulin for the treatment of diabetes
  • growth hormones in growth disorders erythropoietin (Epo) in renal insufficiency, or general red blood cell deficiency or ā‡ -interferon in hepatitis or cancer treatment may be used as pharmaceuticals.
  • the various ways of carrying out the invention are not limited to liquid pharmaceuticals, although they are frequently removed from a reservoir in medical applications.
  • the invention is generally applicable to pharmaceuticals of different viscosities (from liquid to powdered lyophilisate to be dissolved in liquid).
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a system 1 for removing a pharmaceutical, z.
  • the system 1 has an adapter 2 and an ampoule 6 with a piston 8 movable therein.
  • the terms "reservoirā€ and ā€œampouleā€ generally refer to a container suitable for receiving a substance is.
  • the reservoir 4 and the ampoule 6 may be made of a rigid or rigid material, such as. As plastic, glass, metal or may be made of a material which is flexible or elastic, such. As a film made of plastic or other material.
  • the pharmaceutical can be removed from the reservoir 4 and transferred into the ampoule 6.
  • the ampoule 6 and the reservoir 4 can be coupled to the adapter 2. This creates a connection between the interior of the reservoir 4 and the interior of the ampoule 6 by means of a hollow needle or cannula.
  • a hollow needle or cannula For example, if a patient pulls the piston 8 out of the ampoule 6, the pharmaceutical flows into the ampoule 6.
  • the filled ampoule 6 can then be filled, for example , B. be used in an insulin pump.
  • a piston rod is removed from the piston 8, so that only one piston stopper remains in the ampoule 6 for sealing purposes.
  • the piston 8 is shown in more detail in Figures 5 and 6A-6D.
  • Figure 2 shows a side view of an embodiment of the adapter 2.
  • the adapter 2 has a reservoir port 10, a central part 12 and an ampoule port 14.
  • the reservoir port 10 couples to the reservoir 4 and has approximately the shape of a hollow cylinder, on its outer wall along the circumference several, z. B. three, depressions 16 are located.
  • the recesses 16 create on the inner wall bulges, which are shown in Figures 3 and 4.
  • the middle part 12 has in the illustrated embodiment, a cylindrical portion which the reservoir port 10 connects to the vial port 14.
  • the middle part 12 also has one or more, for example two, ribs 11 or rib elements 11, which project radially outwards and extend outside the cylindrical part between the reservoir connection 10 and the ampoule connection 14.
  • the ribs 11 facilitate the gripping or holding of the adapter 2.
  • the middle part 12 in the vicinity of the ampoule connection 14 has two opposite openings 18, for example, the patient through the front part of the ampoule 6 (eg Figure 5 shown Luer connector) can see and thus also whether air or the pharmaceutical is in the front part. This makes it easier for the patient at the end of the filling unwanted air in a known manner to remove from the ampoule 6.
  • the ampoule connection 14 couples to the ampoule 6 and has approximately the shape of a hollow cylinder whose diameter in the illustrated embodiment increases starting from the middle part 12. In the coupled state of the system, the vial port 14 receives a portion of the Luer port.
  • the ampoule connection 14 has in the embodiment shown also in its outer wall two opposite locking mechanisms, each consisting of two slots 22, 24 and an elastic member 20, hereinafter also web 20, exist.
  • the slots 22, 24 each produce openings and the elastic member 20 is elastically deformable in the radial direction.
  • the ampoule connection 14, in particular the locking mechanisms, are adapted to the front part (eg in the form of a Luer connection) of the ampoule 6 shown in FIG.
  • the elastic member 20 and the slot are part of a locking mechanism. Also in this embodiment, the elastic element 20 is elastically deformable in the radial direction.
  • FIG. 3 shows a plan view of the adapter 2 shown in FIG. 2, so that the reservoir connection 10 and a hollow needle 26 or cannula 26 are visible.
  • the outer wall of the reservoir connection 10 has a shape deviating from a circle.
  • the outer wall another, z. B. have a circular shape.
  • the shape shown in FIG. 3 deviating from a circle results for example from a flattening of a circular outer wall in the region of the three recesses 16, for example by forming and by a shaping process.
  • the depressions 16 are distributed uniformly along the circumference of the outer wall and create bulges in the interior of the reservoir connection 10.
  • the non-circular shape allows the inclusion of reservoirs 4, which have slightly different diameters.
  • the shape approximates to an optimal circle.
  • a difference between the non-circular shape and the shape of an optimal circle can be used as a deformation to compensate for different diameters.
  • the bulges serve to retain the reservoir 4 in the adapter 2.
  • a circular bump 28 surrounds the cannula 26.
  • the diameter of the bump 28 is adapted to the outer diameter of one end of the reservoir front part.
  • the bulge 28 serves for length compensation of different reservoirs 4, since the bulge 28 can dip into the elastic septum (piercing membrane).
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the adapter 2, in the inter alia, one of the three elements 11 and one of the two locking mechanisms are visible.
  • FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of the piston 8 arranged in the ampoule 6. The ampoule 6 is shown in FIG. 5 only in its front region.
  • the web 20 corresponds to an elongated portion of the outer wall, which extends along the circumference thereof and parallel to the slots 22, 24 and merges at its ends into the outer wall.
  • the slot 22 adjoins a longitudinal side of the web 20, and in the direction of the ampoule 6, the slot 24 adjoins a further longitudinal side of the web 20.
  • the web 20 can be curved into the interior of the ampoule connection 14 be.
  • the adapter 2 is made in one embodiment of polypropylene (PP), which is elastically deformable. The web 20 is therefore also elastic, especially in the radial direction.
  • the front part of the ampoule 6 is based in one embodiment on a (male) Luer connector 30, which is equipped with a collar part 32.
  • the collar part 32 projects substantially perpendicularly from a longitudinal axis of the Luer connection 30.
  • the collar part 32 has two circular parts 36, 38 which are separated in the direction of the longitudinal axis by four struts 34 from each other. This results in between the parts 36, 38 four separate cavities 40th
  • the front part of the ampoule 6 is pushed into the ampoule connection 14 and the ampoule 6 and the adapter 2 are pressed against each other.
  • the circular collar part 36 initially pushes the webs 20 outwards.
  • the two webs 20 noticeably engage in the corresponding cavities 40.
  • the webs 20 encounter struts 34, the webs 20 can be positioned by slight axial rotation of the ampoule 6 and / or the adapter 2 so that they meet cavities 40 and the webs 20 can engage. In the detented state penetrates the circular collar portion 36 in the openings 22, and the webs 20 relax in their original state and thus ensure the coupling.
  • the patient may preferentially pull the ampule 6 and the adapter 2 apart in conjunction with an axial rotation of the ampule 6 and / or the adapter 2.
  • the struts 34 push the webs 20 outwards, whereby the ampoule 6 and the adapter 2 can be separated from each other with relatively little effort.
  • FIGS 6A and 6B are schematic illustrations of the piston 8 having a piston rod 46 and a piston plug 42.
  • FIG. 6B shows a longitudinal section through the piston 8.
  • the piston stopper 42 is threadably connected to a front end of the piston rod 46 and has two sealing rings 44. Each sealing ring 44 lies in a groove which extends along the circumference of the piston stopper 42.
  • the front end of the piston rod 46 has a screw part 52, which is screwed into a blind hole of the piston butt 42.
  • the screw part 52 has an external thread which is adapted to a corresponding internal thread of the blind hole.
  • the piston rod 46 has an ergonomically shaped handle 48 on which the patient can grip and pull the piston 8.
  • the ergonomically shaped handle 48 connects seamlessly to the remaining part of the piston rod 46.
  • the handle 48 is generally designed so that the patient can grasp it comfortably and naturally with two (e.g., between thumb and forefinger) or three fingers (eg, with thumb, forefinger, and middle finger). In particular, it offers the patient a relatively large grip surface. Edges that some patients may find uncomfortable or even painful are largely avoided.
  • Figures 6C and 6D are schematic representations of the piston rod 46 without the piston plug 42.
  • the screw member 52 has a gap 50 which extends extends along the longitudinal axis and divides the screw member 52 into two parts.
  • the two parts are elastic and can be pressed towards each other, for example, when the piston plug 42 is screwed.
  • the outer diameter of the screw part 52 is greater by a predetermined amount than the diameter of the internal thread of the piston stopper 42.
  • the elasticity of the separated by the gap 50 parts compensates for the specified difference in diameter and any existing manufacturing tolerances, d. H. the piston plug 42 compresses the parts according to its internal thread. The parts thus also press against the internal thread of the piston stopper 42, whereby a play-free connection is formed and the piston rod 46 and the piston stopper 42 are held together better. This is especially an advantage if the patient at the end of the filling process with a finger against the wall of the ampoule 6 knocks, so that possibly in the ampoule 6 existing air bubbles rise upwards.
  • This screw is designed so that the torque for releasing the piston rod 46 is smaller than the torque for rotating the piston plug 42 in the ampoule 6. This ensures that the piston rod 46 can unscrew without the piston plug 42 thereby rotates.
  • the above described embodiments of a system and apparatus for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir 4 generally facilitate the removal of the pharmaceutical.
  • the filling of an empty ampoule 6 is made easier, especially for the patient.
  • the locking mechanism and the distributed cavities on the ampoule increase the likelihood that when coupling the ampoule 6 to the adapter 2, the web 20 snaps into a cavity 40.
  • the patient on the adapter 2 and / or on the ampoule. 6 pulls, possibly with a rotary motion.
  • the elastic web 20 then releases the collar part 32.
  • openings 18 and the slotted screw portion 52 are the openings 18 and the slotted screw portion 52.
  • the openings 18 on the adapter 2 facilitate the removal of unwanted air from the ampule 6 at the end of the filling process. Since the patient may knock on the ampoule 6 and / or the piston rod 46 under certain circumstances, it is advantageous that the slotted screw part 52 is firmly seated in the piston stopper 42 and does not come off unintentionally.

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The adaptor has an ampoule connector and a reservoir connector, respectively, coupled to an ampoule (6) and a reservoir (4), where the ampoule connector includes a locking mechanism with a resilient element. A movable piston (8) is arranged in the ampoule. A central part comprises a cylindrical part for connecting the reservoir connector to the ampoule connector. The central part includes ribs projecting radially outwardly and extending outside the cylindrical part between the reservoir connector and the ampoule connector.

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Technisches GebietTechnical area

Die Erfindung betrifft ein System und eine Vorrichtung zum Entnehmen eines Pharmazeutikums aus einem Reservoir.The invention relates to a system and apparatus for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

In der Medizin sind vor allem flĆ¼ssige Pharmazeutika oft in Reservoirs oder BehƤlter, beispielsweise in GlasflƤschchen mit einigen Milliliter Inhalt, abgefĆ¼llt. Zum Beispiel medizinisches Personal kann dann bei. Bedarf mit einer KanĆ¼le die Dichtung des BehƤlters durchstechen und eine Spritze mit der benƶtigten Menge an Pharmazeutikum aufziehen.In medicine, especially liquid pharmaceuticals are often filled in reservoirs or containers, for example, in glass bottles with a few milliliters of content. For example, medical personnel can then join. Use a cannula to pierce the seal of the container and draw up a syringe with the required amount of pharmaceutical.

Um das Hantieren mit freiliegenden KanĆ¼len und die damit verbundene Verletzungsgefahr zu vermeiden, kƶnnen Adapter zwischen dem BehƤlter und der Spritze verwendet werden. Verschiedene AusfĆ¼hrungen eines Adapters sind beispielsweise aus US 6 591 876 bekannt. Dieser Adapter hat einen ersten BehƤlteranschluss fĆ¼r die Kopplung an einen ersten BehƤlter, einen zweiten BehƤlteranschluss fĆ¼r die Kopplung an einen zweiten BehƤlter, ein Mittelteil zwischen den beiden AnschlĆ¼ssen und eine KanĆ¼le, die der Mittelteil geschĆ¼tzt vor unbeabsichtigter BerĆ¼hrung im Innern des Adapters hƤlt. Der erste BehƤlteranschluss hat durch Schlitze in seiner Seitenwand voneinander getrennte Elemente, um einen Teil des ersten BehƤlters zu umfassen. Der zweite BehƤlteranschluss hat in seiner Seitenwand zwei Ɩffnungen, um an einem Vorderteil des zweiten BehƤlters zwei seitlich abstehende Teile Ƥhnlich einem Schnappverschluss aufzunehmen. In einer AusfĆ¼hrung hat der Adapter einen Arretierungsmechanismus, der den Adapter nach dem Koppeln an die BehƤlter in einer Position hƤlt, in der der Mittelteil komprimiert ist. In einer anderen AusfĆ¼hrung ist diese Komprimierung nicht erforderlich. Der Mittelteil ist dabei starr und hat zwei gegenĆ¼berliegende GriffflƤchen.To avoid handling exposed cannulas and the associated risk of injury, adapters may be used between the reservoir and the syringe. Different versions of an adapter are for example US Pat. No. 6,591,876 known. This adapter has a first container port for coupling to a first container, a second container port for coupling to a second container, a central portion between the two ports, and a cannula which secures the center portion from accidental contact inside the adapter. The first container port has elements separated from each other by slots in its side wall to encompass a portion of the first container. The second tank connection has in its side wall has two openings to receive on a front part of the second container, two laterally projecting parts similar to a snap closure. In one embodiment, the adapter has a locking mechanism that holds the adapter in a position in which the middle part is compressed after being coupled to the containers. In another implementation, this compression is not required. The middle part is rigid and has two opposite gripping surfaces.

In einer Anwendung dient ein Adapter dazu, eine Ampulle fĆ¼r eine Insulinpumpe, z. B. eine Accu-ChekĀ® Insulinpumpe der Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Deutschland, mit Insulin zu fĆ¼llen. Ɯber einen dĆ¼nnen Schlauch, dessen KanĆ¼le unter der Haut sitzt, gibt die Insulinpumpe kontinuierlich Insulin an den Kƶrper ab. Mikroprozessoren steuern einen Motor, der z. B. alle drei Minuten Ć¼ber eine Gewindestange einen Stopfen in eine Insulinampulle bewegt. Eine leere Ampulle kann der Patient entweder durch eine selbst mit Insulin nachgefĆ¼llte oder durch eine Fertigampulle ersetzen.In one application, an adapter is used to make an ampule for an insulin pump, e.g. As an Accu-ChekĀ® insulin pump of Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Germany, to fill with insulin. Through a thin tube with a cannula under the skin, the insulin pump continuously delivers insulin to the body. Microprocessors control a motor, the z. B. every three minutes via a threaded rod a stopper moved into an insulin ampule. An empty ampoule can be replaced either by the patient himself with insulin or by a finished ampoule.

Vor allem Einrichtungen zur Selbstverabreichung von Pharmazeutika sollen bedienerfreundlich, einfach und ohne grƶsseren Kraftaufwand zu handhaben sein.Especially devices for self-administration of pharmaceuticals should be easy to use, easy to handle and without much effort.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Es stellt sich daher die Aufgabe, ein System und eine Vorrichtung zum Entnehmen eines flĆ¼ssigen Pharmazeutikums aus einem BehƤlter zu schaffen, so dass eine bedienerfreundliche Art der Kopplung zwischen Adapter und Ampulle und zwischen Adapter und Reservoir mƶglicht ist. Um dies zu ermƶglichen ist in den hier beschriebenen AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispielen eines Systems und einer Vorrichtung die Vorrichtung so ausgestaltet, dass sie mindestens einen Arretierungsmechanismus hat, der ein elastisches Element aufweist.It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a system and a device for removing a liquid pharmaceutical from a container so that a user-friendly type of coupling between the adapter and the ampoule and between the adapter and the reservoir is made possible. To facilitate this, in the embodiments of a system and apparatus described herein, the apparatus is configured to have at least one detent mechanism having an elastic member.

Ein Aspekt betrifft demnach ein System zum Entnehmen eines Pharmazeutikums aus einem Reservoir. Das System hat eine Ampulle, in der ein darin beweglicher Kolben angeordnet ist, und einen Adapter, der in einer LƤngsrichtung einen Reservoiranschluss und einen Ampullenanschluss fĆ¼r eine Kopplung an die Ampulle hat. Der Ampullenanschluss hat mindestens einen Arretierungsmechanismus, der in einer Seitenwand ein elastisches Element aufweist. Das elastische Element entspricht einem Abschnitt der Seitenwand, der sich entlang deren Umfang erstreckt und an gegenĆ¼berliegenden Enden in die Seitenwand Ć¼bergeht.One aspect therefore relates to a system for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir. The system has an ampule in which a piston movable therein is disposed, and an adapter having in a longitudinal direction a reservoir port and an ampule port for coupling to the ampule. The vial port has at least one locking mechanism having an elastic member in a side wall. The elastic member corresponds to a portion of the sidewall that extends along the circumference thereof and merges into the sidewall at opposite ends.

Ein weiterer Aspekt betrifft einen Adapter fĆ¼r ein System zum Entnehmen eines Pharmazeutikums aus einem Reservoir. Der Adapter hat in einer LƤngsrichtung einen Reservoiranschluss und einen Ampullenanschluss fĆ¼r eine Kopplung an eine Ampulle. Der Ampullenanschluss hat mindestens einen Arretierungsmechanismus, der in einer Seitenwand ein elastisches Element aufweist. Das elastische Element entspricht einem Abschnitt der Seitenwand, der sich entlang deren Umfang erstreckt und an gegenĆ¼berliegenden Enden in die Seitenwand Ć¼bergeht.Another aspect relates to an adapter for a system for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir. The adapter has a reservoir port in a longitudinal direction and an ampule port for coupling to an ampule. The vial port has at least one locking mechanism having an elastic member in a side wall. The elastic member corresponds to a portion of the sidewall that extends along the circumference thereof and merges into the sidewall at opposite ends.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Weitere Ausgestaltungen, Vorteile, neue Eigenschaften und Anwendungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden detaillierten Beschreibung unter Einbezug der Zeichnungen. In den Zeichnungen haben gleiche Elemente die gleichen Bezugszeichen. In den Zeichnungen zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiels eines Systems zum Entnehmen eines flĆ¼ssigen Pharmazeutikums,
  • Fig. 2 eine Seitenansicht eines AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiels eines Adapters,
  • Fig. 3 eine Draufsicht des in Fig. 2 gezeigten Adapters,
  • Fig. 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht des in Fig. 2 gezeigten Adapters,
  • Fig. 5 eine schematische Darstellung eines Kolbens in einer Ampulle,
  • Fig. 6A - Fig. 6B schematische Darstellungen eines Kolben mit einer Kolbenstange und einem Kolbenstopfen, und
  • Fig. 6C - Fig. 6D schematische Darstellungen der Kolbenstange.
Further embodiments, advantages, novel features and applications of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, like elements have the same reference numerals. In the drawings show:
  • 1 is a schematic representation of an embodiment of a system for withdrawing a liquid pharmaceutical,
  • 2 is a side view of an embodiment of an adapter,
  • 3 is a plan view of the adapter shown in Fig. 2,
  • 4 is a perspective view of the adapter shown in Fig. 2,
  • 5 is a schematic representation of a piston in an ampoule,
  • 6A-6B are schematic representations of a piston with a piston rod and a piston plug, and
  • Fig. 6C - Fig. 6D are schematic representations of the piston rod.

Wege zur AusfĆ¼hrung der ErfindungWays to carry out the invention

Die verschiedenen Wege zur AusfĆ¼hrung der Erfindung sind im Folgenden ohne EinschrƤnkung des Schutzbereiches mit Bezug auf eine Insulinpumpe als Verabreichungsvorrichtung beschrieben. Eine Insulinpumpe ist jedoch nur ein Beispiel fĆ¼r eine Anwendung, bei der in einem vorbereitenden Schritt ein Pharmazeutikum, nƤmlich Insulin zur Behandlung von Diabetes, von einem BehƤlter entnommen wird, um es dann in einem weiteren BehƤlter in einer Verabreichungsvorrichtung zu verwenden. In anderen Anwendungsbeispielen kƶnnen Wachstumshormone bei Wachstumsstƶrungen, Erythropoietin (Epo) bei Niereninsuffizienz oder allgemeinem Mangel an roten Blutkƶrperchen oder Ī±-Interferon bei der Hepatitis- oder Krebsbehandlung als Pharmazeutika verwendet werden.The various ways of carrying out the invention are described below without limiting the scope with respect to an insulin pump as an administering device. However, an insulin pump is just one example of an application in which, in a preliminary step, a pharmaceutical, namely insulin for the treatment of diabetes, is taken from a container for use in another container in an administering device. In other application examples, growth hormones in growth disorders, erythropoietin (Epo) in renal insufficiency, or general red blood cell deficiency or Ī±-interferon in hepatitis or cancer treatment may be used as pharmaceuticals.

Die verschiedenen Wege zur AusfĆ¼hrung der Erfindung sind ausserdem nicht auf flĆ¼ssige Pharmazeutika beschrƤnkt, obschon diese bei medizinischen Anwendungen hƤufig aus einem Reservoir entnommen werden. Die Erfindung ist jedoch allgemein fĆ¼r Pharmazeutika unterschiedlicher ViskositƤten (von flĆ¼ssig bis hin zu pulverfƶrmigem Lyophilisat, das mit FlĆ¼ssigkeit aufzulƶsen ist) anwendbar.Moreover, the various ways of carrying out the invention are not limited to liquid pharmaceuticals, although they are frequently removed from a reservoir in medical applications. However, the invention is generally applicable to pharmaceuticals of different viscosities (from liquid to powdered lyophilisate to be dissolved in liquid).

Figur 1 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung eines AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiels eines Systems 1 zum Entnehmen eines Pharmazeutikums, z. B. eines flĆ¼ssigen Pharmazeutikums, aus einem Reservoir 4. Das System 1 hat einen Adapter 2 und eine Ampulle 6 mit einem darin beweglichen Kolben 8. Die Begriffe "Reservoir" und "Ampulle" bezeichnen hier allgemein einen BehƤlter, der zur Aufnahme einer Substanz geeignet ist. Das Reservoir 4 und die Ampulle 6 kƶnnen aus einem starren oder steifen Material sein, wie z. B. Kunststoff, Glas, Metall oder kƶnnen aus einem Material sein, welches flexibel oder elastisch ist, wie z. B. eine Folie aus Kunststoff oder einem anderen Material.Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a system 1 for removing a pharmaceutical, z. The system 1 has an adapter 2 and an ampoule 6 with a piston 8 movable therein. The terms "reservoir" and "ampoule" generally refer to a container suitable for receiving a substance is. The reservoir 4 and the ampoule 6 may be made of a rigid or rigid material, such as. As plastic, glass, metal or may be made of a material which is flexible or elastic, such. As a film made of plastic or other material.

Mit Hilfe des Adapters 2 kann das Pharmazeutikum aus dem Reservoir 4 entnommen und in die Ampulle 6 Ć¼berfĆ¼hrt werden. Zur Entnahme des Pharmazeutikums sind die Ampulle 6 und das Reservoir 4 an den Adapter 2 koppelbar. Dadurch entsteht mittels einer Hohlnadel oder KanĆ¼le eine Verbindung zwischen dem Innern des Reservoirs 4 und dem Innern der Ampulle 6. Zieht beispielsweise ein Patient den Kolben 8 aus der Ampulle 6 heraus, fliesst das Pharmazeutikum in die Ampulle 6. Die gefĆ¼llte Ampulle 6 kann dann z. B. in eine Insulinpumpe eingesetzt werden. In einem AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel wird dazu vom Kolben 8 eine Kolbenstange entfernt, so dass nur ein Kolbenstopfen zur Dichtung in der Ampulle 6 verbleibt. Der Kolben 8 ist in den Figuren 5 und 6A - 6D detaillierter gezeigt.With the help of the adapter 2, the pharmaceutical can be removed from the reservoir 4 and transferred into the ampoule 6. To remove the pharmaceutical, the ampoule 6 and the reservoir 4 can be coupled to the adapter 2. This creates a connection between the interior of the reservoir 4 and the interior of the ampoule 6 by means of a hollow needle or cannula. For example, if a patient pulls the piston 8 out of the ampoule 6, the pharmaceutical flows into the ampoule 6. The filled ampoule 6 can then be filled, for example , B. be used in an insulin pump. In one embodiment, a piston rod is removed from the piston 8, so that only one piston stopper remains in the ampoule 6 for sealing purposes. The piston 8 is shown in more detail in Figures 5 and 6A-6D.

Figur 2 zeigt eine Seitenansicht eines AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiels des Adapters 2. Der Adapter 2 hat einen Reservoiranschluss 10, einen Mittelteil 12 und einen Ampullenanschluss 14. Der Reservoiranschluss 10 koppelt an das Reservoir 4 und hat nƤherungsweise die Form eines Hohlzylinders, an dessen Aussenwand sich entlang des Umfangs mehrere, z. B. drei, Vertiefungen 16 befinden. Die Vertiefungen 16 erzeugen an der Innenwand Aufwƶlbungen, die in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigt sind.Figure 2 shows a side view of an embodiment of the adapter 2. The adapter 2 has a reservoir port 10, a central part 12 and an ampoule port 14. The reservoir port 10 couples to the reservoir 4 and has approximately the shape of a hollow cylinder, on its outer wall along the circumference several, z. B. three, depressions 16 are located. The recesses 16 create on the inner wall bulges, which are shown in Figures 3 and 4.

Der Mittelteil 12 hat im gezeigten AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel einen zylinderfƶrmigen Teil, der den Reservoiranschluss 10 mit dem Ampullenanschluss 14 verbindet. Der Mittelteil 12 hat ausserdem ein oder mehrere, beispielsweise zwei, Rippen 11 oder Rippenelemente 11, die radial nach aussen abstehen und sich ausserhalb des zylinderfƶrmigen Teils zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss 10 und dem Ampullenanschluss 14 erstrecken. Die Rippen 11 erleichtern das Greifen bzw. Halten des Adapters 2. Im gezeigten AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel hat der Mittelteil 12 in der NƤhe des Ampullenanschlusses 14 zwei gegenĆ¼berliegende Ɩffnungen 18, durch die beispielsweise der Patient ein Vorderteil der Ampulle 6 (z. B. einen Teil eines in Figur 5 gezeigten Luer-Anschlusses) sehen kann und damit auch, ob sich Luft oder das Pharmazeutikum im Vorderteil befindet. Dies erleichtert es dem Patienten am Ende des FĆ¼llvorganges unerwĆ¼nschte Luft in bekannter Art und Weise aus der Ampulle 6 zu entfernen.The middle part 12 has in the illustrated embodiment, a cylindrical portion which the reservoir port 10 connects to the vial port 14. The middle part 12 also has one or more, for example two, ribs 11 or rib elements 11, which project radially outwards and extend outside the cylindrical part between the reservoir connection 10 and the ampoule connection 14. The ribs 11 facilitate the gripping or holding of the adapter 2. In the embodiment shown, the middle part 12 in the vicinity of the ampoule connection 14 has two opposite openings 18, for example, the patient through the front part of the ampoule 6 (eg Figure 5 shown Luer connector) can see and thus also whether air or the pharmaceutical is in the front part. This makes it easier for the patient at the end of the filling unwanted air in a known manner to remove from the ampoule 6.

Der Ampullenanschluss 14 koppelt an die Ampulle 6 und hat nƤherungsweise die Form eines Hohlzylinders, dessen Durchmesser im gezeigten AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel vom Mittelteil 12 ausgehend zunimmt. Im gekoppelten Zustand des Systems nimmt der Ampullenanschluss 14 einen Teil des Luer-Anschlusses auf. Der Ampullenanschluss 14 hat im gezeigten AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel ausserdem in seiner Aussenwand zwei gegenĆ¼berliegende Arretierungsmechanismen, die jeweils aus zwei Schlitzen 22, 24 und einem elastischen Element 20, im folgenden auch Steg 20 genannt, bestehen. Die Schlitze 22, 24 erzeugen jeweils Ɩffnungen und das elastische Element 20 ist in radialer Richtung elastisch verformbar. Der Ampullenanschluss 14, insbesondere die Arretierungsmechanismen, sind an das in Figur 5 gezeigte Vorderteil (z. B. in Form eines Luer-Anschlusses) der Ampulle 6 angepasst.The ampoule connection 14 couples to the ampoule 6 and has approximately the shape of a hollow cylinder whose diameter in the illustrated embodiment increases starting from the middle part 12. In the coupled state of the system, the vial port 14 receives a portion of the Luer port. The ampoule connection 14 has in the embodiment shown also in its outer wall two opposite locking mechanisms, each consisting of two slots 22, 24 and an elastic member 20, hereinafter also web 20, exist. The slots 22, 24 each produce openings and the elastic member 20 is elastically deformable in the radial direction. The ampoule connection 14, in particular the locking mechanisms, are adapted to the front part (eg in the form of a Luer connection) of the ampoule 6 shown in FIG.

In einem anderen AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel kann anstelle von zwei Schlitzen 22, 24 nur ein Schlitz vorhanden sein. In dieser AusfĆ¼hrung sind das elastische Element 20 und der Schlitz Teil eines Arretierungsmechanismus. Auch in dieser AusfĆ¼hrung ist das elastische Element 20 in radialer Richtung elastisch verformbar.In another embodiment, instead of two slots 22, 24, only one slot may be present. In this embodiment, the elastic member 20 and the slot are part of a locking mechanism. Also in this embodiment, the elastic element 20 is elastically deformable in the radial direction.

Figur 3 zeigt eine Draufsicht des in Fig. 2 gezeigten Adapters 2, so dass der Reservoiranschluss 10 und eine Hohlnadel 26 oder KanĆ¼le 26 sichtbar sind. Im gezeigten AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel hat die Aussenwand des Reservoiranschlusses 10 eine von einem Kreis abweichende Form. In einem anderen AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel kann die Aussenwand eine andere, z. B. eine kreisrunde, Form haben. Die in Figur 3 dargestellte, von einem Kreis abweichende, Form ergibt sich beispielsweise durch ein Abflachen einer kreisrunden Aussenwand im Bereich der drei Vertiefungen 16, beispielsweise durch Umformen und durch einen Formungsprozess. Wie in Figur 3 gezeigt, sind die Vertiefungen 16 entlang des Umfangs der Aussenwand gleichmƤssig verteilt und erzeugen im Innern des Reservoiranschlusses 10 Aufwƶlbungen. Die nicht kreisrunde Form ermƶglicht die Aufnahme von Reservoirs 4, die leicht unterschiedliche Durchmesser haben. Mit zunehmender Grƶsse des Reservoirs 4 nƤhert sich die Form einem optimalen Kreis an. Eine Differenz zwischen der nicht kreisrunden Form und der Form eines optimalen Kreises kann als Verformung zum Ausgleich verschiedener Durchmesser genutzt werden. Die Aufwƶlbungen dienen dabei dazu, das Reservoir 4 im Adapter 2 zurĆ¼ckzuhalten.FIG. 3 shows a plan view of the adapter 2 shown in FIG. 2, so that the reservoir connection 10 and a hollow needle 26 or cannula 26 are visible. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the outer wall of the reservoir connection 10 has a shape deviating from a circle. In another embodiment, the outer wall another, z. B. have a circular shape. The shape shown in FIG. 3 deviating from a circle results for example from a flattening of a circular outer wall in the region of the three recesses 16, for example by forming and by a shaping process. As shown in FIG. 3, the depressions 16 are distributed uniformly along the circumference of the outer wall and create bulges in the interior of the reservoir connection 10. The non-circular shape allows the inclusion of reservoirs 4, which have slightly different diameters. As the size of the reservoir 4 increases, the shape approximates to an optimal circle. A difference between the non-circular shape and the shape of an optimal circle can be used as a deformation to compensate for different diameters. The bulges serve to retain the reservoir 4 in the adapter 2.

Am Boden des Reservoiranschlusses 10 umgibt eine kreisrunde Aufwƶlbung 28 die KanĆ¼le 26. Der Durchmesser der Aufwƶlbung 28 ist an den Ƥusseren Durchmesser eines Endes des Reservoirvorderteils angepasst. Die Aufwƶlbung 28 dient zum LƤngenausgleich von verschiedenen Reservoirs 4, da die Aufwƶlbung 28 ins elastische Septum (Durchstechmembrane) eintauchen kann.At the bottom of the reservoir port 10, a circular bump 28 surrounds the cannula 26. The diameter of the bump 28 is adapted to the outer diameter of one end of the reservoir front part. The bulge 28 serves for length compensation of different reservoirs 4, since the bulge 28 can dip into the elastic septum (piercing membrane).

Die Wirkungsweise der Arretierungsmechanismen des Adapters 2 wird im Folgenden mit Bezug auf die Figuren 4 und 5 beschrieben. Figur 4 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht des Adapters 2, in der u. a. eines der drei Elemente 11 und einer der beiden Arretierungsmechanismen sichtbar sind. Figur 5 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung des in der Ampulle 6 angeordneten Kolbens 8. Die Ampulle 6 ist in Figur 5 nur in ihrem vorderen Bereich gezeigt.The operation of the locking mechanisms of the adapter 2 will be described below with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of the adapter 2, in the inter alia, one of the three elements 11 and one of the two locking mechanisms are visible. FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of the piston 8 arranged in the ampoule 6. The ampoule 6 is shown in FIG. 5 only in its front region.

Der Steg 20 entspricht einem lƤnglichen Abschnitt der Aussenwand, der sich entlang deren Umfang und parallel zu den Schlitzen 22, 24 erstreckt und an seinen Enden in die Aussenwand Ć¼bergeht. In Richtung des Mittelteils 12 grenzt der Schlitz 22 an eine LƤngsseite des Stegs 20, und in Richtung der Ampulle 6 grenzt der Schlitz 24 an eine weitere LƤngsseite des Stegs 20. Wie in Figur 4 angedeutet, kann der Steg 20 ins Innere des Ampullenanschlusses 14 gekrĆ¼mmt sein. Der Adapter 2 ist in einem AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel aus Polypropylen (PP) gefertigt, das elastisch verformbar ist. Der Steg 20 ist daher ebenfalls elastisch, vor allem in radialer Richtung.The web 20 corresponds to an elongated portion of the outer wall, which extends along the circumference thereof and parallel to the slots 22, 24 and merges at its ends into the outer wall. In the direction of the middle part 12, the slot 22 adjoins a longitudinal side of the web 20, and in the direction of the ampoule 6, the slot 24 adjoins a further longitudinal side of the web 20. As indicated in FIG. 4, the web 20 can be curved into the interior of the ampoule connection 14 be. The adapter 2 is made in one embodiment of polypropylene (PP), which is elastically deformable. The web 20 is therefore also elastic, especially in the radial direction.

Der Vorderteil der Ampulle 6 basiert in einem AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel auf einem (mƤnnlichen) Luer-Anschluss 30, das mit einem Kragenteil 32 ausgestattet ist. Der Kragenteil 32 steht im Wesentlichen senkrecht von einer LƤngsachse des Luer-Anschlusses 30 ab. Der Kragenteil 32 hat zwei kreisfƶrmige Teile 36, 38, die in Richtung der LƤngsachse durch vier Streben 34 voneinander getrennt sind. Dadurch entstehen zwischen den Teilen 36, 38 vier voneinander getrennte HohlrƤume 40.The front part of the ampoule 6 is based in one embodiment on a (male) Luer connector 30, which is equipped with a collar part 32. The collar part 32 projects substantially perpendicularly from a longitudinal axis of the Luer connection 30. The collar part 32 has two circular parts 36, 38 which are separated in the direction of the longitudinal axis by four struts 34 from each other. This results in between the parts 36, 38 four separate cavities 40th

Zum Koppeln der Ampulle 6 an den Adapter 2 wird das Vorderteil der Ampulle 6 in den Ampullenanschluss 14 geschoben und die Ampulle 6 und der Adapter 2 werden gegeneinander gedrĆ¼ckt. Der kreisfƶrmige Kragenteil 36 drĆ¼ckt anfangs die Stege 20 nach aussen. Wenn die gegenĆ¼berliegenden Stege 20 auf HohlrƤume 40 treffen, rasten die beiden Stege 20 merklich in die entsprechenden HohlrƤume 40 ein. Sollten dabei die Stege 20 auf Streben 34 treffen, kƶnnen die Stege 20 durch leichtes axiales Drehen der Ampulle 6 und/oder des Adapters 2 so positioniert werden, dass sie auf HohlrƤume 40 treffen und die Stege 20 einrasten kƶnnen. Im gerasteten Zustand dringt der kreisfƶrmige Kragenteil 36 in die Ɩffnungen 22 ein, und die Stege 20 entspannen sich in ihren ursprĆ¼nglichen Zustand und sichern somit die Kopplung.For coupling the ampoule 6 to the adapter 2, the front part of the ampoule 6 is pushed into the ampoule connection 14 and the ampoule 6 and the adapter 2 are pressed against each other. The circular collar part 36 initially pushes the webs 20 outwards. When the opposing webs 20 encounter cavities 40, the two webs 20 noticeably engage in the corresponding cavities 40. If the webs 20 encounter struts 34, the webs 20 can be positioned by slight axial rotation of the ampoule 6 and / or the adapter 2 so that they meet cavities 40 and the webs 20 can engage. In the detented state penetrates the circular collar portion 36 in the openings 22, and the webs 20 relax in their original state and thus ensure the coupling.

Zum Entkoppeln kann der Patient die Ampulle 6 und den Adapter 2 vorzugsweise in Verbindung mit einer axialen Drehung der Ampulle 6 und/oder des Adapters 2 auseinander ziehen. Bei einer Drehung drĆ¼cken die Streben 34 die Stege 20 nach aussen, wodurch die Ampulle 6 und der Adapter 2 mit relativ geringem Kraftaufwand voneinander getrennt werden kƶnnen.For decoupling, the patient may preferentially pull the ampule 6 and the adapter 2 apart in conjunction with an axial rotation of the ampule 6 and / or the adapter 2. Upon rotation, the struts 34 push the webs 20 outwards, whereby the ampoule 6 and the adapter 2 can be separated from each other with relatively little effort.

Figuren 6A und 6B zeigen schematische Darstellungen des Kolbens 8, der eine Kolbenstange 46 und einen Kolbenstopfen 42 hat. Figur 6B zeigt dabei einen LƤngsschnitt durch den Kolben 8. Der Kolbenstopfen 42 ist schraubbar mit einem vorderen Ende der Kolbenstange 46 verbunden und hat zwei Dichtringe 44. Jeder Dichtring 44 liegt in einer Nut, die sich entlang des Umfangs des Kolbenstopfens 42 erstreckt. Das vordere Ende der Kolbenstange 46 hat einen Schraubenteil 52, der in ein Sackloch des Kolbenstƶpfens 42 geschraubt ist. Der Schraubenteil 52 hat ein Aussengewinde, das auf ein entsprechendes Innengewindes des Sackloches angepasst ist.Figures 6A and 6B are schematic illustrations of the piston 8 having a piston rod 46 and a piston plug 42. FIG. 6B shows a longitudinal section through the piston 8. The piston stopper 42 is threadably connected to a front end of the piston rod 46 and has two sealing rings 44. Each sealing ring 44 lies in a groove which extends along the circumference of the piston stopper 42. The front end of the piston rod 46 has a screw part 52, which is screwed into a blind hole of the piston butt 42. The screw part 52 has an external thread which is adapted to a corresponding internal thread of the blind hole.

An einem hinteren Ende hat die Kolbenstange 46 einen ergonomisch geformten Griff 48, an dem der Patient den Kolben 8 greifen und ziehen kann. Der ergonomisch geformte Griff 48 schliesst sich nahtlos an den restlichen Teil der Kolbenstange 46 an. Der Griff 48 ist allgemein so gestaltet, dass der Patient ihn mit zwei (z. B. zwischen Daumen und Zeigefinger) oder drei Fingern(z. B. mit Daumen, Zeigefinger und Mittelfinger) bequem und natĆ¼rlich fassen kann. Insbesondere bietet er dem Patienten eine relativ grosse GriffflƤche. Kanten, die manche Patienten als unangenehm oder sogar als schmerzhaft empfinden kƶnnten, werden dabei weitestgehend vermieden.At a rear end, the piston rod 46 has an ergonomically shaped handle 48 on which the patient can grip and pull the piston 8. The ergonomically shaped handle 48 connects seamlessly to the remaining part of the piston rod 46. The handle 48 is generally designed so that the patient can grasp it comfortably and naturally with two (e.g., between thumb and forefinger) or three fingers (eg, with thumb, forefinger, and middle finger). In particular, it offers the patient a relatively large grip surface. Edges that some patients may find uncomfortable or even painful are largely avoided.

Die Figuren 6C und 6D zeigen schematische Darstellungen der Kolbenstange 46 ohne den Kolbenstopfen 42. Der Schraubenteil 52 hat einen Spalt 50, der sich entlang der LƤngsachse erstreckt und den Schraubenteil 52 in zwei Teile aufteilt. Die beiden Teile sind elastisch und kƶnnen zueinander hin gedrĆ¼ckt werden, beispielsweise wenn der Kolbenstopfen 42 angeschraubt wird.Figures 6C and 6D are schematic representations of the piston rod 46 without the piston plug 42. The screw member 52 has a gap 50 which extends extends along the longitudinal axis and divides the screw member 52 into two parts. The two parts are elastic and can be pressed towards each other, for example, when the piston plug 42 is screwed.

Der Aussendurchmesser des Schraubenteils 52 ist um einen festgelegten Betrag grƶsser als der Durchmesser des Innengewindes des Kolbenstopfens 42. Die ElastizitƤt der durch den Spalt 50 getrennten Teile gleicht die festgelegte Differenz der Durchmesser und evtl. vorhandene Fertigungstoleranzen aus, d. h. der Kolbenstopfen 42 drĆ¼ckt die Teile seinem Innengewinde entsprechend zusammen. Die Teile drĆ¼cken somit auch gegen das Innengewinde des Kolbenstopfens 42, wodurch eine spielfreie Verbindung entsteht und die Kolbenstange 46 und der Kolbenstopfen 42 besser zusammengehalten werden. Dies ist vor allem dann ein Vorteil, wenn der Patient am Ende des FĆ¼llvorganges mit einem Finger gegen die Wand der Ampulle 6 klopft, so dass evtl. in der Ampulle 6 vorhandene Luftblasen nach oben steigen.The outer diameter of the screw part 52 is greater by a predetermined amount than the diameter of the internal thread of the piston stopper 42. The elasticity of the separated by the gap 50 parts compensates for the specified difference in diameter and any existing manufacturing tolerances, d. H. the piston plug 42 compresses the parts according to its internal thread. The parts thus also press against the internal thread of the piston stopper 42, whereby a play-free connection is formed and the piston rod 46 and the piston stopper 42 are held together better. This is especially an advantage if the patient at the end of the filling process with a finger against the wall of the ampoule 6 knocks, so that possibly in the ampoule 6 existing air bubbles rise upwards.

Diese Schraubverbindung ist dabei so ausgelegt, dass das Drehmoment zum Lƶsen der Kolbenstange 46 kleiner ist, als das Drehmoment zum Drehen des Kolbenstopfens 42 in der Ampulle 6. Dadurch ist gewƤhrleistet, dass sich die Kolbenstange 46 abschrauben lƤsst, ohne dass sich der Kolbenstopfen 42 dabei mitdreht.This screw is designed so that the torque for releasing the piston rod 46 is smaller than the torque for rotating the piston plug 42 in the ampoule 6. This ensures that the piston rod 46 can unscrew without the piston plug 42 thereby rotates.

Die im vorhergehenden beschriebenen AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiele eines Systems und einer Vorrichtung zum Entnehmen eines Pharmazeutikums aus einem Reservoir 4 erleichtern allgemein die Entnahme des Pharmazeutikums. In den beschriebenen AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispielen wird vor allem dem Patienten das AuffĆ¼llen einer leeren Ampulle 6 erleichtert. Der Arretierungsmechanismus und die verteilten HohlrƤume an der Ampulle erhƶhen die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass beim Koppeln der Ampulle 6 an den Adapter 2 der Steg 20 in einen Hohlraum 40 rastet. Zum Entkoppeln genĆ¼gt es, dass der Patient am Adapter 2 und/oder an der Ampulle 6 zieht, evtl. mit einer Drehbewegung. Der elastische Steg 20 gibt dann das Kragenteil 32 frei.The above described embodiments of a system and apparatus for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir 4 generally facilitate the removal of the pharmaceutical. In the described embodiments, the filling of an empty ampoule 6 is made easier, especially for the patient. The locking mechanism and the distributed cavities on the ampoule increase the likelihood that when coupling the ampoule 6 to the adapter 2, the web 20 snaps into a cavity 40. For decoupling it is sufficient that the patient on the adapter 2 and / or on the ampoule. 6 pulls, possibly with a rotary motion. The elastic web 20 then releases the collar part 32.

Weitere Eigenschaften, die die Bedienung erleichtern, sind die Ɩffnungen 18 und der geschlitzte Schraubenteil 52. Die Ɩffnungen 18 am Adapter 2 erleichtern das Entfernen von unerwĆ¼nschter Luft aus der Ampulle 6 am Ende des FĆ¼llvorganges. Da der Patient dabei unter UmstƤnden an die Ampulle 6 und/oder die Kolbenstange 46 klopft, ist es von Vorteil, dass der geschlitzte Schraubenteil 52 fest im Kolbenstopfen 42 sitzt und sich nicht unbeabsichtigt lƶst.Other features that facilitate operation are the openings 18 and the slotted screw portion 52. The openings 18 on the adapter 2 facilitate the removal of unwanted air from the ampule 6 at the end of the filling process. Since the patient may knock on the ampoule 6 and / or the piston rod 46 under certain circumstances, it is advantageous that the slotted screw part 52 is firmly seated in the piston stopper 42 and does not come off unintentionally.

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System (1) zum Entnehmen eines Pharmazeutikums aus einem Reservoir (4), mit einer Ampulle (6), in der ein darin beweglicher Kolben (8) angeordnet ist, und einem Adapter (2), der in einer LƤngsrichtung einen Reservoiranschluss (10) und einen Ampullenanschluss (14) fĆ¼r eine Kopplung an die Ampulle (6) hat, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ampullenanschluss (14) mindestens einen Arretierungsmechanismus hat, der in einer Seitenwand ein elastisches Element (20) aufweist, das einem Abschnitt der Seitenwand entspricht, der sich entlang deren Umfang erstreckt und an gegenĆ¼berliegenden Enden in die Seitenwand Ć¼bergeht.System (1) for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir (4), comprising an ampoule (6) in which a piston (8) movable therein is arranged, and an adapter (2) having a reservoir connection (10) in a longitudinal direction and an ampoule port (14) for coupling to the ampoule (6), characterized in that the ampoule port (14) has at least one locking mechanism having, in a side wall, an elastic element (20) corresponding to a portion of the side wall, which extends along the circumference thereof and merges at opposite ends into the side wall. System nach Anspruch 1, bei dem der Adapter (2) in einem Mittelteil (12) zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) zwei gegenĆ¼berliegende Ɩffnungen (18) hat, durch die ein Vorderteil der Ampulle (6) sichtbar ist.The system of claim 1 wherein the adapter (2) has in a central portion (12) between the reservoir port (10) and the vial port (14) two opposing ports (18) through which a front portion of the vial (6) is visible. System nach Anspruch 1, bei dem der Adapter (2) an einem Mittelteil (12) zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) mindestens ein Rippenelement (11) hat, das sich zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) radial nach aussen erstreckt.The system of claim 1, wherein the adapter (2) has at least one rib member (11) at a central portion (12) between the reservoir port (10) and the vial port (14) extending between the reservoir port (10) and the vial port (10). 14) extends radially outwards. System nach Anspruch 1, bei dem der Adapter (2) in einem Mittelteil (12) zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) zwei gegenĆ¼berliegende Ɩffnungen (18) hat, durch die ein Vorderteil der Ampulle (6) sichtbar ist, und bei dem der Adapter (2) am Mittelteil (12) zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) mindestens ein Rippenelement (11) hat, das sich zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) radial nach aussen erstreckt.The system of claim 1, wherein the adapter (2) has in a central portion (12) between the reservoir port (10) and the vial port (14) two opposing ports (18) through which a front portion of the vial (6) is visible. and wherein the adapter (2) has at least one fin element (11) at the middle part (12) between the reservoir connection (10) and the ampoule connection (14) which extends between the reservoir connection (10) and the vial port (14) extends radially outward. System nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 4, bei dem der mindestens eine Arretierungsmechanismus ausserdem einen Schlitz (22, 24) aufweist, und bei dem sich das elastische Element (20) parallel zum Schlitz (22, 24) erstreckt.A system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one detent mechanism further comprises a slot (22, 24) and wherein the resilient member (20) extends parallel to the slot (22, 24). System nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 4, bei dem der mindestens eine Arretierungsmechanismus ausserdem zwei Schlitze (22, 24) aufweist, und bei dem sich das elastische Element (20) parallel zu den Schlitzen (22, 24) erstreckt.A system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one detent mechanism further comprises two slots (22, 24) and wherein the resilient member (20) extends parallel to the slots (22, 24). System nach einem der vorhergehenden AnsprĆ¼che, bei dem der Reservoiranschluss (10) einen nichtkreisfƶrmigen Querschnitt hat.A system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reservoir port (10) has a non-circular cross-section. System nach einem der vorhergehenden AnsprĆ¼che, bei dem der Reservoiranschluss (10) in einer Seitenwand mindestens eine Vertiefung (16) hat, die an einer Innenseite der Seitenwand eine Aufwƶlbung hervorruft.A system according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the reservoir port (10) in a sidewall has at least one recess (16) which causes a bulge at an inner side of the sidewall. System nach einem der vorhergehenden AnsprĆ¼che, bei dem die Ampulle (6) einen Luer-Anschluss (30) mit einem Kragenteil (32) hat, der zwei kreisfƶrmige Teile (36, 38) hat, die in Richtung der LƤngsachse durch vier Streben (34) voneinander getrennt sind, so dass vier voneinander getrennte HohlrƤume (40) entstehen, wobei die HohlrƤume (40) an das elastische Element (20) angepasst sind.A system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the ampoule (6) has a luer fitting (30) with a collar portion (32) having two circular portions (36, 38) extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis by four struts (34 ) are separated from each other, so that four separate cavities (40) arise, wherein the cavities (40) are adapted to the elastic element (20). System nach einem der vorhergehenden AnsprĆ¼che, bei dem der Kolben (8) einen ergonomisch geformten Griff (48) hat.A system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the piston (8) has an ergonomically shaped handle (48). System nach einem der vorhergehenden AnsprĆ¼che, bei dem der Kolben (8) eine Kolbenstange (46) und einen Kolbenstopfen (42) hat, der mit der Kolbenstange (46) schraubbar verbunden ist.A system according to any preceding claim, wherein the piston (8) has a piston rod (46) and a piston plug (42) threadably connected to the piston rod (46). System nach Anspruch 11, bei dem die Kolbenstange (46) ein Schraubenteil (52) hat, das in ein Sackloch des Kolbenstopfens (42) geschraubt ist.The system of claim 11, wherein the piston rod (46) has a screw member (52) threaded into a blind hole of the piston plug (42). System nach Anspruch 12, bei dem der Schraubenteil (52) einen Spalt (50) hat, der sich entlang einer LƤngsachse des Kolbens (8) erstreckt und den Schraubenteil (52) in zwei Teile aufteilt.The system of claim 12, wherein the screw member (52) has a gap (50) extending along a longitudinal axis of the piston (8) and dividing the screw member (52) into two parts. System nach Anspruch 13, bei dem der Schraubenteil (52) einen Aussendurchmesser hat, der um einen festgelegten Betrag grƶsser als ein Durchmesser des Sackloches ist.The system of claim 13, wherein the screw member (52) has an outer diameter greater than a diameter of the blind hole by a predetermined amount. Adapter (2) fĆ¼r ein System (1) zum Entnehmen eines Pharmazeutikums aus einem Reservoir (4), der in einer LƤngsrichtung einen Reservoiranschluss (10) und einen Ampullenanschluss (14) fĆ¼r eine Kopplung an eine Ampulle (6) hat, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Ampullenanschluss (14) mindestens einen Arretierungsmechanismus hat, der in einer Seitenwand ein elastisches Element (20) aufweist, das einem Abschnitt der Seitenwand entspricht, der sich entlang deren Umfang erstreckt und an gegenĆ¼berliegenden Enden in die Seitenwand Ć¼bergeht.Adapter (2) for a system (1) for withdrawing a pharmaceutical from a reservoir (4) having in a longitudinal direction a reservoir connection (10) and an ampoule connection (14) for coupling to an ampoule (6), characterized in that the ampoule connection (14) has at least one locking mechanism which has in one side wall an elastic element (20) which corresponds to a section of the side wall which extends along its circumference and merges into the side wall at opposite ends. Adapter (2) nach Anspruch 15, bei dem in einem Mittelteil (12) zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) zwei gegenĆ¼berliegende Ɩffnungen (18) vorhanden sind, durch die ein Vorderteil der Ampulle (6) sichtbar ist.Adapter (2) according to claim 15, wherein in a central part (12) between the reservoir port (10) and the ampoule port (14) there are two opposing openings (18) through which a front part of the ampoule (6) is visible. Adapter (2) nach Anspruch 15, bei dem an einem Mittelteil (12) zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) mindestens ein Rippenelement (11) vorhanden ist, das sich zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) radial nach aussen erstreckt.Adapter (2) according to claim 15, in which at least one rib element (11) is present at a middle part (12) between the reservoir connection (10) and the ampoule connection (14), which is located between the reservoir connection (10) and the ampoule connection (14 ) extends radially outward. Adapter (2) nach Anspruch 15, bei dem in einem Mittelteil (12) zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) zwei gegenĆ¼berliegende Ɩffnungen (18) vorhanden sind, durch die ein Vorderteil der Ampulle (6) sichtbar ist, und bei dem am Mittelteil (12) zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) mindestens ein Rippenelement (11) vorhanden ist, das sich zwischen dem Reservoiranschluss (10) und dem Ampullenanschluss (14) radial nach aussen erstreckt.An adapter (2) according to claim 15, wherein in a central part (12) between the reservoir port (10) and the ampoule port (14) there are two opposite ports (18) through which a front part of the ampule (6) is visible, and in that at least one rib element (11), which extends radially outwards between the reservoir connection (10) and the ampoule connection (14), is present at the middle part (12) between the reservoir connection (10) and the ampoule connection (14). Adapter nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 15 bis 18, bei dem der mindestens eine Arretierungsmechanismus ausserdem einen Schlitz (22, 24) aufweist, und bei dem sich das elastische Element (20) parallel zum Schlitz (22, 24) erstreckt.An adapter as claimed in any of claims 15 to 18, wherein the at least one detent mechanism further includes a slot (22, 24) and wherein the resilient member (20) extends parallel to the slot (22, 24). Adapter nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 15 bis 18, bei dem der mindestens eine Arretierungsmechanismus ausserdem zwei Schlitze (22, 24) aufweist, und bei dem sich das elastische Element (20) parallel zu den Schlitzen (22, 24) erstreckt.An adapter according to any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the at least one detent mechanism further comprises two slots (22, 24) and wherein the resilient member (20) extends parallel to the slots (22, 24). Adapter (2) nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 13 - 16, bei dem der Reservoiranschluss (10) einen nichtkreisfƶrmigen Querschnitt hat.An adapter (2) according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the reservoir port (10) has a non-circular cross-section. Adapter (2) nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 13 - 17, bei dem der Reservoiranschluss (10) in einer Seitenwand mindestens eine Vertiefung (16) hat, die an einer Innenseite der Seitenwand eine Aufwƶlbung hervorruft.An adapter (2) according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the reservoir port (10) is in a sidewall has at least one recess (16) which causes a bulge on an inner side of the side wall.
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