Filing system and methods for aseptic cartridge and dispenser arrangement

Abstract

A package for use with a beneficial agent delivery device. The package includes at least one filling chamber having a sealed penetrable access region, at least one compartment configured to hold a content, wherein the content includes at least one of a beneficial agent or a constituent of a beneficial agent, and at least one channel connecting the at least one filling chamber in fluid communication with the at least one compartment. At least a portion of the package is resealable to contain the content.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A package for use with a beneficial agent delivery device, said package comprising:
 at least one filling chamber having a sealed penetrable access region;   at least one compartment configured to hold a content, wherein the content includes at least one of a beneficial agent or a constituent of a beneficial agent; and   at least one channel connecting the at least one filling chamber in fluid communication with the at least one compartment;   wherein at least a portion of the package is resealable to contain the content.   
     
     
         2 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising a delivery member operable to remove at least some of the content from the at least one compartment. 
     
     
         3 . The package of  claim 2 , wherein the delivery member is operable between a retracted position and a delivery position. 
     
     
         4 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one filling chamber comprises a plurality of filling chambers. 
     
     
         5 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the filling chambers is configured for filling the at least one compartment. 
     
     
         6 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the filling chambers is configured for removing content from the at least one compartment. 
     
     
         7 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one compartment comprises a plurality of compartments. 
     
     
         8 . The package of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of compartments are separated by at least one frangible seal. 
     
     
         9 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one channel comprises a plurality of channels. 
     
     
         10 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one channels is configured for filling the at least one compartment. 
     
     
         11 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one channels is configured for removing content from the at least one compartment. 
     
     
         12 . The package of  claim 5 , further comprising a pre-formed port associated with each of the plurality of filling chambers. 
     
     
         13 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising a fitment configured to deliver the content from the at least one compartment. 
     
     
         14 . The package of  claim 13 , wherein the fitment comprises one of a needle, a canula, a catheter, a tube, a connector, a Luer connector, a nozzle, a spray nozzle, a jet nozzle, a dispenser, an oral dispenser, a auricular dispenser, an ocular dispenser, a topical dispenser, or a coupler. 
     
     
         15 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising at least first and second walls, the first wall at least partially defining the at least one filling chamber, the at least one channel, and the at least one compartment formed therein. 
     
     
         16 . The package of  claim 15 , wherein at least a portion of one of the first and second walls comprises a flexible material. 
     
     
         17 . The package of  claim 15 , wherein at least a portion of one of the first and second walls comprises one of a film and a foil material. 
     
     
         18 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising a weakened portion to facilitate detaching the at least one filling chamber from the package. 
     
     
         19 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising an insert positioned in one of the at least one filling chamber and the at least one channel. 
     
     
         20 . The package of  claim 19 , wherein the insert is configured to direct flow of the content into a predetermined area of the at least one compartment.