Simplified disposable needle-free injection apparatus and method

摘要

One form of the present invention provides a needle-free injection system including the following components: a cartridge for holding liquid drug prior to injection, the cartridge having a rear end and a front end; a plug mounted to the front end of the cartridge, the plug including a channel; a displaceable valve positioned within the channel prior to injection; and a nozzle portion for receiving liquid drug from the glass cartridge for injection, the nozzle portion including an injection orifice and a drug chamber having a valve seat designed to receive the valve to facilitate injection of liquid drug through the injection orifice.