Novartis Ag

Behringwerke Aktiengesellschaft

Dietmar Weitzel

Astrid Hoffmann

Hans Grothoff

Bernhard Vohwinkel

Thomas Pfeifer

Guillermo Reidel

Axel Von Brand

Wolfgang Kneip

A withdrawal spike unit () comprises a withdrawal spike component (') and an integrally formed adapter component (&#x2032;) that is adapted to couple with a vial () in a safe and secure manner. The integral formation of the component parts (&#x2032;) makes fully automated manufacture and assembly of assemblies comprising such a withdrawal spike unit () coupled to a vial () possible. As such, human errors associated with the assembly at the point of use are mitigated.

Unitary withdrawal spike unit suitable for factory fitting

A multidose vial assembly which comprises a multidose vial (), a withdrawal spike (), and an adapter () that couples the multidose vial and the withdrawal spike together in a safe and secure manner.

Multidose vial assemblies and adapters therefor

An apparatus for combining liquid or solid components stored in containers includes a cylindrical hollow body for receiving end closures of the containers and at least one cannula for penetrating the end closures. The cannula is mounted in a cannula holder movable in the hollow body, and retainer bridges connect the cannula holder to an inner wall surface of the hollow body. The retainer bridges fracture after the cannula penetrates the end closure in the first container so that the cannula moves toward the second container to penetrate the closure in the second container. Also disclosed is a system including the apparatus, two containers, and outer packaging enclosing the containers and the hollow body.

Component mixing apparatus and system including a movable cannula

The invention relates to an apparatus containing two syringes whose outlets terminate in a spray head with spray nozzle (atomizer). This apparatus is suitable for spraying, and where appropriate applying to a surface, two liquids as mixture. These liquids are preferably the components of an adhesive system, especially of a tissue adhesive.

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Marburg, Germany

Dietmar Weitzel