Transcutaneous sensor insertion device
US6695860B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/3468
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An insertion device that includes an insertable portion adapted to be inserted into and retained in an animal body and an ex vivo portion that is adapted to be worn while the insertable portion remains inserted. The device further includes a trocar that is adapted to insert the insertable portion into the animal body. In addition, a cavity in the ex vivo portion is adapted to accept and retain the trocar after the insertable portion is inserted and a force application device is adapted to withdraw the trocar from the animal body and place it in the cavity.
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