CANNULA WITH DUCTILE PORTION

摘要

The present invention relates to a new type of cannula for syringes or injection devices. The cannula according to the present invention comprises a substantially hard portion and a ductile portion axially arranged therewith, where the substantially hard portion comprises a tip which is adapted to penetrate the skin of a patient. The present invention also relates to an injection device comprising such cannula. The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a cannula for an injection device, the method comprising the steps of 1): providing a cannula of a hardened material, the cannula comprising a tip portion, and 2): exposing a part of the cannula other than the tip portion to heat in order to form a ductile portion.