Patent ID: 7866907
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A medical skin applicator apparatus, which comprises: an outer housing defining a longitudinal axis; a fluid housing at least partially disposed within the outer housing, the fluid housing having a fluid chamber for storing a medical agent, the fluid housing having a penetrable wall to permit access to the fluid chamber and release of the medical agent therefrom; an applicator head mounted to the outer housing in longitudinal fixed relation therewith, the applicator head including an applicator frame and an applicator member mounted to the applicator frame, the applicator frame having an internal penetrating member dimensioned to penetrate the penetrable wall of the fluid housing, the fluid housing being adapted for longitudinal movement relative to the applicator head and within the outer housing from a first transit condition to a second actuated condition to cause penetration of the penetrable wall with the penetrating member to thereby permit the medical agent to be dispensed from the fluid chamber and applied to the patient with the applicator member; and a manually engageable member operatively coupled to the fluid housing and extending beyond the outer housing, the manually engageable member being depressible via manual manipulation to cause longitudinal movement of the fluid housing to the second actuated position.