System, method and apparatus for sensor insertion

US10376213B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WAVEFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · US

Inventors

• Robert L. Bruce · White Plains, US
• David B. Kreitlow · Beaverton, US
• Isaac Federiuk · Tigard, US
• Ryan James Polcin · New Richmond, US
• Dennis Slomski · South Bend, US
• Eric Ward · Aspen, US
• Mihai Resch · Beaverton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2009
• Grant date: Aug 13, 2019
• Expiry date: Sep 29, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/3468
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Embodiments provide a sensor insertion tool (SIT) that provides a motive force for insertion of an analyte sensor into/through skin. A SIT may be releasably locked to one or more components of a sensor insertion system, such that components of the sensor insertion system remain securely coupled during sensor insertion. A SIT may include a release member that unlocks or uncouples the SIT and the other components after sensor insertion. In various embodiments, a SIT may be a component of a sensor insertion system configured for assembly by an end user, a health care professional, and/or a caretaker prior to sensor insertion, and may act in cooperation with other sensor insertion system components. Additional components and methods of assembly and use are also provided herein.