Patent ID: 8556865
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: A61B,A61M,G01D,G16H

Abstract:
1. A medical module comprising: a primary module housing extending along a first longitudinal axis from a first module housing end to a second module end; a secondary module housing coupled to the primary module, the secondary module extending along a second axis to define at least a portion of a hollow bore, the at least a portion of a hollow bore configured for attachment over an actuation unit of a drug delivery pen; a dosage sensor coupled to the primary module housing; a follower portion connected to the dosage sensor and disposed for movement relative to the primary module housing; retention forks connected to the follower portion, the retention forks configured to capture an actuation button of a drug delivery pen between the retention forks; a power source coupled to the primary module housing and spaced apart from the dosage sensor; and a microcontroller disposed proximate the primary module housing and electrically coupled to both the dosage sensor and the power source.