Patent ID: 8721613
Filing Date: 2014-05-13
Classification: A61J,A61M,B65D

Abstract:
1. A method for release of a parenteral medicament, the method comprising: (a) providing a container containing the parenteral medicament, wherein the container has a volume of less than 5 ml and wherein the container comprises (b) altering the at least one outer region of the casing such that the medicament is released from the container through the hollow needle and the opening; (c) applying pressure to the at least one outer region of the casing in order to reproducibly trigger the release of a dose of the medicament; and (d) continued independent release of the medicament following the pressure-triggered release, whereby during release of the medicament, the medicament does not contact any other materials besides that of the hollow needle and the casing wherein the hollow needle connects to an administration device; wherein the administration device comprises a membrane or foil, the method further comprising causing the needle to penetrate the membrane or a foil for the purpose of emptying the container into the administration device; wherein the container is attached to the administration device by the hollow needle to form a connection between the container and administration device; wherein the hollow needle interacts with a seal intended for it so that a sealing of the container is achieved; and wherein the seal is integrally connected to the casing of the container.