Sensor or canula insertion pre-treatement apparatus, method and system
OwnerMichael Cameroninventor
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Abstract
A device and product to prepare and numb the skin of a user prior to the insertion of a sensor or canula under the skin. The invention is an applicator and one or more products dispensed thereby or disposed or positioned thereon, the applicator operable to apply a first product and in some cases, a second product, to the skin. The applicator is further operable to dry the skin so as to allow an adhesive backing of a device to be attached to the skin. Preferably, the invention is used to prepare and numb the skin prior to receiving a sensor from a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or a canula from a insulin pump.
Claims20
A device and product, comprising:
- an applicator having a first end from which a first product is exposed, the first product being an anesthetic product;
- and
- a second end from which a second product is exposed.
A device for reducing the pain associated with the insertion of a sensor or canula into the skin, comprising:
- the device having an applicator on a first end thereof from which a first product is exposed for application on the skin, the first product being an anesthetic product wherein the applicator includes a twist-up mechanism and the anesthetic is in a semi-solid or hard gel form, wherein the twist-up mechanism includes a turning knob that is accessible at an outer wall of the applicator;
- a threaded portion axially positioned within the applicator;
- the turning knob securely coupled to the threaded portion;
- a platform having an integrated nut in the center thereof, the threaded portion being rotatably coupled to the integrated nut;
- the first product being disposed on the platform and having a bore therethrough to receive the threaded portion as the turning knob is rotated, the twist-up mechanism being operable to raise or lower the first product so that it extends beyond the edge of the first end of the applicator when the turning knob is rotated, wherein the active ingredient in the anesthetic product is Lidocaine in the range of 2% to 35% of total weight of the anesthetic product;
- the device having a drying material extending from the second end thereof, the second end being opposite the first end.
A device and topical medical product for use prior to applying a bandage, medical adhesive, continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or insulin pump to an area of the skin, the device and topical medical product, comprising:
- an applicator having a first end from which a first medical product is exposed, the first medical product being an anesthetic or antiseptic product;
- and
- the applicator having a second end opposite from the first end thereof and from which an absorbent drying material is exposed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.