Patent ID: 6382204
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: A61M,B05B

Abstract:
A system for delivering at least one substance in at least two doses, comprising:a drug container including a barrel having a rim surrounding an open end and extending to a first end, and a stopper slidably positioned within said barrel; a holder having a distal portion with a distal end through which said first end of said container extends and an open receiving end for receiving said container and a proximal portion with the distal portion being assembled to said distal portion, with the drug container secured therein; and a plurality of slots extending axially along at least one of said portions of the holder whereby upon activation of said system, said portions of said holder move towards one another upon the application of a minimum force and said stopper moves a preselected axial distance to expel at least a portion of said substance from said drug container, at least one detent disposed adjacent said receiving end of said distal portion and dimensioned so that said rim is securely retained in said distal portion by said detent.