Patent ID: 8235952
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A disposable injection device for delivering a dose of medicament, comprising: a generally elongated housing; a container for containing medicament to be injected through a needle; a force device arranged to act on the container; and an activating mechanism arranged to activate the force device, and comprising: whereby upon movement of the needle shield when pressed against an injection site, the collapsible holding member collapses only after at least a certain force applied by the needle shield is reached; the needle penetrates and further movement of the needle shield activates the activating mechanism, which in turn releases the force device initiating an injection of medicament; the needle shield is pushed forward covering the needle by a return force of the collapsible holding member when the needle shield is removed from the injection site; and the needle shield is locked by a locking device arranged to prevent accidental needle sticks.