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Portable infusion pump with cannula inserter and pain reduction mechanism

US8715232B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2008
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3673
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for insertion of a subcutaneously insertable element within a body of a patient is described: The apparatus is used for delivery of a therapeutic fluid into a body of a patient and/or sensing of a bodily analyte The apparatus allows alleviating of pain associated with the penetrating of the skin of the patient during needle insertion.

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