DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH RETAINING MEMBER

摘要

A drug delivery device is provided for delivering a drug to a target tissue site. The drug delivery device comprises a body comprising a proximal end and a distal end and a chamber disposed therebetween. An upper portion is disposed about the proximal end of the body. A retaining member is disposed within a wall of the body and engageable with the chamber and a plunger is configured for disposal within the upper portion and the chamber. The upper portion is movable about the proximal end of the body to open the chamber such that the plunger is disposed within a passageway defined within the chamber, and movement of the plunger in a distal direction pushes the retaining member such that the drug moves out of the body. Methods are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A drug delivering device for delivering a drug to a target tissue site, the drug delivery device comprising: a body comprising a proximal end and a distal end and a chamber disposed therebetween; an upper portion disposed about the proximal end of the body; a retaining member disposed within a wall of the body and engageable with the chamber; and a plunger configured for disposal within the upper portion and the chamber, wherein the upper portion is movable about the proximal end of the body to open the chamber such that the plunger is disposed within a passageway defined within the chamber, and movement of the plunger in a distal direction pushes the retaining member such that the drug moves out of the body.