Fluid infusion patch pump device with automatic startup feature
US9987422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2005/1585
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid infusion device and related operating methods are disclosed. The fluid infusion device has a housing, a fluid pump mechanism, a transcutaneous conduit assembly having a fluid conduit coupled to the pump mechanism, and an insertion mechanism for inserting the conduit into the body. An exemplary method begins by detecting a first installation of a fluid cartridge module in the housing, wherein the detecting occurs after the housing has been affixed to the body. In response to the detecting, the operating method automatically activates the insertion mechanism to insert the fluid conduit into the body.
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