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US 2002/0161332 A1Published application
Infusion set with tape
OwnerKirk Rameyinventor
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Abstract
An infusion set (1, 100, 100′) is attached to the skin of a wearer by a conformable tape or patch (220, 220′). The tape is of a multilayer construction, comprising a breathable layer (226, 226′), preferably formed from a silicone elastomer or hydrocolloid, and optionally a support layer (222), such as a layer of polyester. An adhesive layer (240) is provided for attaching the tape to the wearer's skin. A second adhesive layer (234), or a mechanical means (252) attaches the tape to the infusion set.
Claims21
An infusion set and attachment system combination comprising:
- a conformable patch for attaching the infusion set to the skin of a wearer;
- the infusion set including:
- a first housing portion connected to a top layer of the patch;
- a second housing portion selectively interconnectable with the first housing portion for forming a fluid passageway therebetween, the second housing portion being connected with a source of a liquid to be introduced to the wearer;
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- a cannula connected with the first housing portion for introducing the liquid to the wearer, the cannula passing through the patch when inserted into the wearer's skin.
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An infusion set comprising:
- a first housing portion which is configured to be attached to a wearer's skin, the first housing portion defining a first fluid passage;
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- a second housing portion which is selectively connectable with the first housing portion which defines a second fluid passage;
- sealing means which is biased to a sealing position to seal one of the first and second passages when the first and second housing portions are disconnected, the sealing means being moved to a non-sealing position during interconnection of the first and second housing portions such that the first and second passages to form a fluid flowpath whereby a liquid flows from the first housing portion to the second housing portion;
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- connection means for selectively interconnecting the first and second housing portions.
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A method for supplying a liquid to a person including:
- attaching a patch to the skin of the person;
- attaching a first housing portion to the patch;
- inserting a cannula of the first housing portion through the patch and into the person's skin;
- selectively coupling a second housing portion with the first housing portion to form a fluid flowpath therebetween which is fluidly connected with the cannula;
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- feeding the liquid to the first housing portion, the liquid flowing along the fluid flowpath and into the cannula.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.