Insertion device for an insertion set and method of using the same

US6997907B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC. · US

Inventors

• Jason H. Safabash · Los Angeles, US
• Susan McConnell · Calabasas, US
• Randy W. Adair · Valencia, US
• Jeffery V. Funderburk · Fremont, US
• April A. Marano · Manhattan Beach, US
• Jeffrey F. Field · San Fernando, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 21, 2003
• Grant date: Feb 14, 2006
• Expiry date: Feb 1, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2005/3249
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An insertion set for insertion through the skin of a patient includes at least one piercing member adapted to be secured to an insertion device and a set housing to be removable from the insertion device while maintaining installation of the insertion set. At least a portion of the at least one piercing member is insertable through the skin. The set housing is coupled to the at least one piercing member and is adapted so that it is shaped to fit an insertion device to orient the at least one piercing member for placement through the skin of at least a portion of the at least one piercing member at a predetermined angle relative to the skin to install the insertion set. The at least one piercing member is adapted to be retainable by the insertion device during removal from the insertion set.