Device and method for automated insertion of penetrating member
US11793543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0257
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automatic insertion device and method of using the same is provided. A vibrator and an extender are connected to a penetrating member and are both in electrical communication with a controller. A detector identifies a subcutaneous target for insertion and the insertion angle, distance and trajectory for the penetrating member are calculated. The vibrator provides vibrations to the penetrating member and the extender advances the penetrating member for insertion. The vibrator and extender are in electrical communication with one another during the insertion process and adjustments to the insertion speed are made based on feedback of vibrational load encountered by the vibrator during insertion, and adjustments to the vibrations are made based on feedback of insertion load encountered by the extender during insertion. Iterative samples are taken to constantly adjust the operation of one motor based on the operations and feedback from the other motor.
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