Insertion device
AssigneeMedtronic MiniMed, Inc.
InventorsSHELDON B. MOBERG, Susie E. Maule, Mark D. Holt, Paul S. Cheney, II, Arin N. Holecek, Christopher G. Griffin, Julian D. Kavazov
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Abstract
An insertion device, generally used with an infusion set, including a needle being adapted for puncturing at one end and including at the opposite end a hub. The hub includes a handle part and a guard part that are capable of securing the needle through the use of locks. Locking structures are used to secure the insertion device in a position where the needle is covered in a locked position, avoiding unintended contact with the needle.
Claims30
An insertion set, comprising:
- a cannula housing of an infusion set including a cannula configured to be inserted into the skin of a patient;
- and
- an insertion device, said device comprising:
- a hub removably attachable to a base of the cannula housing, said hub including a handle part and a guard part;
- and
- a needle attached to the hub, wherein the guard part slides longitudinally along the handle part to cover the needle.
An insertion device, comprising:
- a hub removably attachable to a base of a cannula housing of an infusion set, said hub including a handle part and a guard part;
- and
- a needle attached to the hub, wherein the guard part slides longitudinally along the handle part to cover the needle.
A method for covering an insertion needle, comprising:
- inserting a cannula into the skin of a patient with an insertion device, wherein the insertion device includes:
- a hub removably attachable to a base of a cannula housing of an infusion set, said hub including a handle part and a guard part;
- and
- a needle attached to the hub, wherein the guard part slides longitudinally along the handle part to cover the needle;
- removing the insertion device from the cannula housing;
- and
- covering said needle with said guard part.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.