Patent ID: 8113731
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A medical skin applicator apparatus, which comprises: an outer housing defining a longitudinal axis and having an outer wall,; an applicator coupled to the outer housing, the applicator including an applicator frame and an applicator member, the applicator frame having an internal penetrating member, the applicator member defining a longitudinal axis extending along a length of the applicator member and, defining in plan, from a leading end to a trailing end: a fluid housing disposed at least within the outer housing and having a fluid chamber for storing and selectively releasing a medical agent, the fluid housing dimensioned for movement from a first transit position to a second actuated position to access the fluid chamber with the internal penetrating member wherein the medical agent is dispensed from the fluid chamber to be 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, the manually engageable member including a detachable tag releasably mounted thereto, the detachable tag selectively securing the fluid housing in the first transit position and being removable to permit the manually engageable member to be advanced to move the fluid housing to the second actuated position.