US-12616793-B2 - Electronic module and drug delivery device

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Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a drug delivery device, comprising a port for connecting to the connector of the electronic module.

Inventors

Samuel Steel
Paul Richard Draper
Joseph Butler
George Cave
David Richard Mercer

Assignees

SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

Dates

Publication Date: 20260505
Application Date: 20230602
Priority Date: 20130129

Claims (7)

1 . A system, comprising: a drug delivery device comprising a customized port having a protrusion, the customized port being distinctly shaped from a universal computer port that allows connection of a first type of connector such that the customized port prevents connection of the first type of connector; and an electronic module for recording information of the drug delivery device, the electronic module comprising a connector, the connector comprising a universal connector that by itself is prevented from being connectable to the customized port by the protrusion, the connector further comprising a slot or recess that engages the protrusion of the customized port such that the connector is connectable to the customized port of the drug delivery device and the universal computer port.
2 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein the customized port of the drug delivery device comprises a frame and a contact carrier retaining a plurality of electric contacts arranged within the frame.
3 . The system according to claim 2 , wherein a portion of a space within the frame is dimensioned to allow insertion of a contact carrier of the connector for contacting the plurality of electric contacts of the customized port of the drug delivery device to a plurality of electric contacts of the connector.
4 . The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a medicament container containing a medicament.
5 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein the customized port of the drug delivery device and the connector are correspondingly shaped.
6 . The system according to claim 1 , wherein the customized port of the drug delivery device is located at a rear portion of the drug delivery device, and a front portion of the drug delivery device is configured to connect to a needle.
7 . The system according to claim 6 , wherein the drug delivery device is substantially cylindrical.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/762,488, filed Jul. 22, 2015, which is a U.S. National Phase Application pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 371 of International Application No. PCT/EP2014/051475 filed Jan. 27, 2014, which claims priority to European Patent Application No. 13153141.0 filed Jan. 29, 2013. The entire disclosure contents of these applications are herewith incorporated by reference into the present application. FIELD OF INVENTION The invention relates to an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device and to a drug delivery device arranged to connect to the electronic module. BACKGROUND Administering an injection is a process which presents a number of risks and challenges for users and healthcare professionals, both mental and physical. Injection devices (i.e. devices capable of delivering medicaments from a medication container) typically fall into two categories—manual devices and auto-injectors. In a manual device—the user must provide the mechanical energy to drive the fluid through the needle. This is typically done by some form of button/plunger that has to be continuously pressed by the user during the injection. There are numerous disadvantages to the user from this approach. If the user stops pressing the button/plunger then the injection will also stop. This means that the user can deliver an underdose if the device is not used properly (i.e. the plunger is not fully pressed to its end position). Injection forces may be too high for the user, in particular if the patient is elderly or has dexterity problems. The extension of the button/plunger may be too great. Thus it can be inconvenient for the user to reach a fully extended button. The combination of injection force and button extension can cause trembling/shaking of the hand which in turn increases discomfort as the inserted needle moves. Auto-injector devices aim to make self-administration of injected therapies easier for patients. Current therapies delivered by means of self-administered injections include drugs for diabetes (both insulin and newer GLP-1 class drugs), migraine, hormone therapies, anticoagulants etc. Auto-injectors are devices which completely or partially replace activities involved in parenteral drug delivery from standard syringes. These activities may include removal of a protective syringe cap, insertion of a needle into a patient's skin, injection of the medicament, removal of the needle, shielding of the needle and preventing reuse of the device. This overcomes many of the disadvantages of manual devices. Injection forces/button extension, hand-shaking and the likelihood of delivering an incomplete dose are reduced. Triggering may be performed by numerous means, for example a trigger button or the action of the needle reaching its injection depth. In some devices the energy to deliver the fluid is provided by a spring. In other devices this is achieved by an electromechanical drive. Drug delivery devices may be arranged to allow recording information related to the therapy such as type and volume of a drug and injection time and date. WO 2009/113060 A2 discloses a portable ambulatory fluid delivery device. The device includes a dispensing unit to dispense therapeutic fluid, the dispensing unit including one or more rechargeable batteries, a housing to retain the one or more rechargeable batteries, a reservoir to contain the therapeutic fluid, a driving mechanism to cause delivery of the therapeutic fluid from the reservoir to a user's body, and at least one electrical connector to be coupled to a recharging unit to direct electrical power received from the recharging unit to recharge the one or more rechargeable batteries. At least a portion of the housing is securable to a skin of the user. SUMMARY It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device and to provide an improved drug delivery device. The object is achieved by an electronic module according to claim 1 and by a drug delivery device according to the claims. Preferred embodiments of the invention are given in the dependent claims. According to the invention an electronic module for recording information of a drug delivery device comprises at least one connector, wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of the drug delivery device and wherein at least one connector is adapted to be connected to a port of a computer distinct from the port of the drug delivery device, i.e. the port of the computer and the port of the drug delivery device are distinctly shaped. A computer in the context of this application may be any data processing device suitable for reading and processing data recorded on the electronic module, such as a personal computer, laptop, handheld, tablet computer or smart phone. The at least one connector is adapted to be direc