Medical device insertion

US8545403B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC. · US

Inventors

• Thomas A. Peyser · Menlo Park, US
• Marc B. Taub · North Hinksey, GB
• Gary Ashley Stafford · Hayward, US
• Udo Hoss · Ulm, DE
• Roy E. Morgan · San Jose, US
• Daniel H. Lee · Burlingame, US
• John Charles Mazza · معلمی نژاد, US
• Andrew H. Naegeli · Walnut Creek, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 28, 2006
• Grant date: Oct 1, 2013
• Expiry date: Feb 20, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B5/0022
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for inserting at least a portion of a medical device in a patient are provided. Embodiments include medical device insertions that employ a plurality of insertion stages. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring.