摘要 |
<p>Device for opening ampoules comprises a hollow cylindrical body (10), the peripheral wall of which has slits (16) forming two halves which can flex relatively apart or together at an open end of said body (10) to enable entry of an ampoule head portion (11) and for ejection of a broken head portion (11) respectively. The body (10) is dimensioned to accommodate an ampoule head (11) and an inwardly-directed annular bead (12) is provided at said open end against which the neck of an ampoule can be broken. A cutter (17) protrudes from said bead (12). The bead (12) is provided at the convergence of an outwardly-directed peripheral flange (14) and an inwardly-directed annular ramp (19). A plunger (18) whose piston (18B) is hollow is provided in the body (10) to eject broken ampoule heads (11).</p> |