Receptacle and method for storing and supplying a liquid and a liquid medical preparation

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for storing and. supplying a liquid, especially a liquid medical preparation. The invention further relates to a receptacle for storing and supplying a liquid, especially a liquid medical preparation. It is an object of the invention to provide a suitable receptacle and method for storing and supplying a desired liquid quantity. The object of the invention is solved by a receptacle for storing and supplying a liquid which receptacle is liquid tight and preferably gas-tight comprising a tube or a foil bag which can be compressed. The tube or foil bag preferably comprises a rigid opening portion sealingly mounted to one end of the tube, The diameter of the opening portion preferably is the same as the diameter of the tube. The rigid opening portion is stable in respect of shape. The tube diameter preferably is not more than 10 mm and, in an embodiment of the invention, the tube contains a liquid, preferably a liquid medical preparation. The liquid has a volume of not more than 1,5 ml, preferably of not more than 1.3 ml, Preferably, the tube contains additionally a gas having a volume of preferably 10 to 15% of.the liquid volume. The tube or foil bag preferably comprises a flat portion having an inscription.