Merck Sharp + Dohme B.v.

The Surgical Company International B.v.

Maurice Petrus Wilhelmus Tak

Dennis Cornelis Franciscus Beelen

Robertus Theodoor Maria Moormann

Hendricus Johannes Vertegaal

Martin Van Harmelen

Iris Epkjen Hobo Van Der Graaf

Martin Van Hermelen

Willem Jansen

Juergen Schmidt

Jeroen Gerbert Hasperhoven

The invention pertains to a kit for assembling a disposable applicator for inserting an implant, in particular a rod-like implant containing an active substance, under the skin of a human or animal, the kit comprising a first component, in turn comprising a main housing part providing a handle for grasping and maneuvering the applicator, a cannula, and a cannula holder mounted in the main housing part, the main housing part having an opening which allows introduction of an implant into the proximal end of the cannula or the cannula holder, and, a second component for closing said opening, in turn comprising a second housing part and a rod attached to or forming an integral whole with the second housing part and mountable inside the cannula or the cannula holder.

Kit for and method of assembling an applicator for inserting an implant

The invention pertains to an applicator () for inserting an implant, in particular a rod-like implant () containing an active substance, under the skin of a human or animal, comprising a housing (), a cannula (), a cannula holder (), an implant () accommodated inside the cannula () and/or the cannula holder (), a protective cover () for the cannula (), and a mechanism () which, at least after the cover () has been removed from the cannula (), secures the implant () inside the cannula () and/or cannula holder (). The mechanism () disengages the implant () during insertion of the cannula () or after the cannula () has been inserted. Substantially no lateral force will be exerted during the expelling of the implant from the cannula.

Applicator for inserting an implant

The invention pertains to an applicator () for inserting an implant, in particular a rod-like implant () containing an active substance, under the skin of a human or animal, comprising a housing (), a cannula () extending from the housing (), and a handle () for grasping and maneuvering the applicator () and the cannula () during insertion of an implant (). In accordance with the invention, the handle () extends above at least part of the length of the cannula (). Such a handle facilitates insertion of the cannula and/or accurate positioning of the implant.

A disposable that is suitable for application in a device for heating a physiological fluid, in particular blood, comprising a conduit for conducting fluid, which conduit comprises conduit sections that are arranged next to each other and bends that connect the conduit section, wherein at least one of the bends comprises a first turbulence-inducing obstruction.

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Maurice Petrus Wilhelmus Tak