Variable speed sensor insertion devices and methods of use
US9788771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/14865
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automatic sensor inserter is disclosed for placing a transcutaneous sensor into the skin of a living body. According to aspects of the invention, characteristics of the insertion such as sensor insertion speed may be varied by a user. In some embodiments, insertion speed may be varied by changing an amount of drive spring compression. The amount of spring compression may be selected from a continuous range of settings and/or it may be selected from a finite number of discrete settings. Methods associated with the use of the automatic inserter are also covered.
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