US Patent

US8888745 — Applicator for inserting an implant

Formulation · Assigned to Merck Sharp and Dohme BV · Expires 2026-08-28 · 0y remaining

Vulnerability score 65/100 Moderate — design-around opportunities exist

What this patent protects

This patent protects an applicator for inserting a rod-like implant under the skin, with a handle that extends above the cannula for facilitating insertion and positioning.

USPTO Abstract

The invention pertains to an applicator ( 1 ) for inserting an implant, in particular a rod-like implant ( 2 ) containing an active substance, under the skin of a human or animal, comprising a housing ( 3 ), a cannula ( 6 ) extending from the housing ( 3 ), and a handle ( 15 ) for grasping and maneuvering the applicator ( 1 ) and the cannula ( 6 ) during insertion of an implant ( 2 ). In accordance with the invention, the handle ( 15 ) extends above at least part of the length of the cannula ( 6 ). Such a handle facilitates insertion of the cannula and/or accurate positioning of the implant.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US8888745
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2026-08-28
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Merck Sharp and Dohme BV
Source
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