Applicator device for insulin patch pump with cannula depth control
OwnerAdrian Ramseyer, Vincent Vaucherinventors
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Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to an applicator for inserting a cannula into a body of the user for delivering medication from a medication infusion device to the user. According to one aspect, an applicator device includes a cannula and an insertion needle configured to insert the cannula into a body of a user. The applicator can include features that control the geometry of the skin during insertion of the cannula to provide a more reliable depth and insertion angle for the cannula.
Claims20
An applicator for inserting a cannula into a body of a patient, comprising:
- a cannula;
- an insertion needle having a sharpened distal tip to insert the cannula into the body of the patient;
- an actuation assembly configured to actuate the insertion needle to insert the cannula;
- and
- a skin deformation projection configured to deform the skin in an area where the cannula is inserted.
An applicator extension for use with an applicator for inserting a cannula into a body of a patient, comprising:
- a body having an opening configured to receive an applicator housing of the applicator therein;
- and
- a skin deformation projection extending from the body configured to deform skin of a patient in an area where the cannula is inserted.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.