Hoffmann-la Roche Inc.

Giorgio Cirelli

Hans Steffen

Benno Rothenhausler

Christian Surber

A device for introducing an active substance solution into a patient and with means for fastening to the skin and a cannula. The cannula is held in a withdrawn position by a retaining and releasing mechanism before use and, after release, is propelled into the patient's skin. A connector connected to the rear of the cannula serves to connect the cannula to an active substance reservoir.

Device for introducing active substance into a patient

The portable appliance is of use for the subcutaneous or intradermal injection of a liquid formulation of an active principle and it comprises in combination: a supply vessel for the formulation; an injection needle adapted to communicate with the vessel; pump means for emptying the vessel through the injection needle; securing means for securing the appliance to an appropriate part of the patient's body; and needle-driving means for shooting the injection needle into the patient's skin.

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Mohlin, Switzerland

Giorgio Cirelli