A tube connector for an infusion hub, the tube connector comprising: a body portion comprising a cavity, wherein the cavity has a first opening at a first end of the body portion and a second opening at an opposing, second end of the body portion; an insert or a cassette; and a filter; wherein the insert and the filter are housed within the cavity of the body portion; and wherein a fluid flow path is defined through the cavity, the insert and the filter of the tube connector.
A tube connector for an infusion hub, the tube connector comprising: a body portion comprising: a first end connectable to a tube for receiving a therapeutic agent from a pump; a second end connectable to a fluid transfer part for fluid communication with a cannula of the infusion hub, in use; a fluid flow path defined between the first end and the second end of the body portion; and a filter, wherein the filter has a filter cross-section area that is greater than a cross-section area of the tube; and an opening, wherein the opening is configured to receive the filter such that, in use, the filter is disposed between the first end and the second end of the body portion.
A tube connector for an infusion hub, the tube connector comprising: a body portion comprising: a first end connectable to a tube for receiving a therapeutic agent from a pump; a second end connectable to a fluid transfer part for fluid communication with a cannula of the infusion hub, in use; an outer surface; a fluid flow path defined between the first end and the second end of the body portion; a cavity positioned between the first end and the second end of the body; and a filter, wherein the cavity comprises an opening on the outer surface of the body portion, through which the filter is inserted into the cavity.
An infusion hub for subcutaneous infusion of a therapeutic agent into a patient, the infusion hub comprising: a casing; a cannula for insertion into a patient; a fluid transfer part connected to the casing and in fluid communication with the cannula; and, a tubing connector configured to engage the fluid transfer part and connectable to tubing for receiving a therapeutic agent from a pump; wherein the cannula defines a downstream end of a fluid flow path extending between a pump and the patient via the fluid transfer part; and, wherein the infusion hub comprises a filter disposed in the tubing connector.
A patch pump for delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient in a subcutaneous manner, the patch pump comprising: a reservoir unit configured to store a therapeutic agent, a delivery unit having a cannula arranged to deliver the therapeutic agent to a patient in a subcutaneous manner, a pump unit arranged to pump the therapeutic agent along a fluid flow path extending from the reservoir unit to the cannula, and a filter secured in the fluid flow path and configured to filter the therapeutic agent prior to delivery to the patient.
There is provided an infusion device for subcutaneous infusion of a therapeutic agent. The infusion device may comprise a cannula for insertion into a patient, and a filter disposed within the cannula, the filter comprising a filter material having a plurality of passageways extending therethrough to allow fluid flow through the filter and thereby through the cannula. The infusion device may have application in infusion pump systems such as an infusion pump for delivery of an insulin drug, the infusion pump system comprising a fluid pump and a reservoir, and an infusion set comprising the cannula and tubing for connecting the cannula to the reservoir.
An infusion set for subcutaneous infusion of a therapeutic agent into a patient, the infusion set comprising: an infusion hub comprising: a casing; a cannula for insertion into a patient; a fluid transfer part connected to the casing in fluid communication with the cannula; and, a tubing connector configured to engage the fluid transfer part and connectable to tubing for receiving a therapeutic agent from a pump; an adaptor comprising: an upstream end connectable to the tubing; and, a downstream end connectable to the fluid transfer part; wherein the cannula defines a downstream end of a fluid flow path extending between a pump and the patient via the adaptor; and, wherein the adaptor comprises a filter disposed in the fluid flow path between the upstream end and the downstream end.
The present invention relates to needle inserter assembly, particularly an assembly including a needle mounted to a support member for engaging a base member The assembly includes: a support member including a body portion and a needle, wherein the needle includes a lumen, a distal portion having a tip configured to facilitate insertion into a soft tissue of a patient, and a proximal portion mounted to the body portion so that the proximal portion extends along a longitudinal axis of the body portion. The assembly also includes a base member including a receiving portion configured to receivingly engaging the support member as the support member is moveable from a first position, in which the tip engages a first guide element within the base member, to a second position in which the tip extends out of an opening provided through the base member. In the second position, the support member is mounted to the base member with the longitudinal axis extending in a first direction. The first guide element is configured so that, as the support member moves from the first position towards the second position, the first guide element contactingly engages the needle to guide the tip towards the opening in a second direction, wherein the second direction is at an angle to the first direction. The invention also relates to a method of inserting a needle into soft tissue of a patient.
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An infusion device comprising a cannula and a housing for containing the first cannula. The cannula is movable from a retracted position within the housing to an extended position in which a distal portion of the cannula extends from the housing for insertion into soft tissue of a patient and to form an anchor therein for securing the infusion device to an infusion site.
The invention relates to a needle having a lumen for distributing fluid into, or removing fluid from, a soft tissue of a patient. The needle includes a nickel-titanium alloy. The needle is treated with an acidic solution including hydrofluoric acid at a temperature less than 60°C for at least 10 seconds.
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There is provided a needle comprising a needle tube extending along a central axis between proximal and distal ends of the needle, the needle tube defining a lumen, and the distal end defining an opening into the lumen. The needle comprises a point, a cutting edge, and a heel extending between inner and outer surfaces of the needle tube. At least a region of the heel extends substantially orthogonally to the central axis to provide a non-cutting edge of the distal end.
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An infusion device comprising a cannula and a housing for containing the cannula. The cannula is movable from a first retracted position within the housing to an extended position in which a distal portion of the cannula extends from the housing for insertion into soft tissue of a patient and wherein the cannula forms a coil when within the housing.
The present disclosure relates to a connector for an infusion set. The connector comprises a body and at least one arm connected to the body which is configured to couple with a base of an infusion set; wherein the body has a first portion and a second portion which are configured to be removably and replaceably coupled together; and wherein each portion has a fluid delivery conduit, the conduits being configured to allow fluidic communication of the connector with at least two independent fluid sources. Also disclosed is an infusion set.
A medical device and an inserter device for subcutaneously inserting at least a portion of the medical device including a port site having a cavity with an antimicrobial coating positioned thereon and a subcutaneous part. The subcutaneous part is securable to the port site and includes a body part having a ribbed portion with the antimicrobial coating positioned thereon configured to maintain the body part within the cavity. An inserter system includes a shelf state before activation of the inserter system wherein the body part is not located in the cavity of the port site, and an inserted position where a cannula is inserted into a patient's skin on which the body part is located in the cavity of the port site and the body part is configured to secure the subcutaneous part to the port site.
The present invention provides a subcutaneous medical device system (90), comprising an interface patch (100) and a subcutaneous medical device (92) having an adhesive surface (94) and a needle for piercing a patient's skin (20). The interface patch comprises: a proximal side having an adhesive region for attaching the interface patch to the patient's skin; a distal side to which the adhesive surface of the subcutaneous medical device is attachable. The interface patch also includes an aperture or pierceable region positioned to receive the needle of the subcutaneous medical device such that when the subcutaneous medical device is attached to the interface patch the needle can pierce the patient's skin through the aperture or pierceable region.
The present invention provides a subcutaneous medical device system (90), comprising an interface patch (100) and a subcutaneous medical device (92) having an adhesive surface (94) and a needle for piercing a patient's skin (20). The interface patch comprises: a proximal side having an adhesive region for attaching the interface patch to the patient's skin; and a distal side having a locating edge for aligning an applicator operable to apply the subcutaneous medical device to the distal side of the interface patch.
An adhesive structure for an infusion set comprises a layer of adhesive having at least one opening therethrough for receiving a cannula of an infusion set and a release liner. The layer of adhesive is a hydrocolloid adhesive, which is a blend of one or more pressure sensitive adhesives and one or more water dispersible hydrocolloids. An adaptor is provided which includes the adhesive structure; wherein the layer of adhesive has a skin-facing surface and an opposite infusion hub-facing surface; wherein a release liner is provided on the skin-facing surface; and wherein a protective layer is provided on the infusion set-facing surface. An infusion hub of an infusion set is also described, which includes the adhesive structure.
The present disclosure relates to a tube connector (402) for an infusion set, for example for delivering insulin from an insulin pump The tube connector includes a connector body (404) adapted for connection with a tube (406). The tube connector also includes opposing first and second latch arms (412, 414) resiliently joined to the connector body at flexing points (420, 422). The tube connector also includes a first lever (424) attached to the first latch arm and a second lever (426) attached to the second latch arm. The first and second levers extend alongside the first and second latch arms, respectively, such that pressing the first and second levers towards each other deflects the first and second latch arms relative to the body portion about the flexing points.
The invention provides a method of activating a fluoropolymer surface of a medical device, the method comprising the steps of: a. Providing a medical device comprising a fluoropolymer surface; and b. Treating the fluoropolymer surface with at least one reducing agent.
The invention provides a medical device comprising a fluoropolymer surface comprising at least one species independently chosen from: a carboxybetaine, a sulfobetaine, and combinations and/or polymers thereof.
The invention provides an anchoring assembly for attaching a sensor assembly to a sensor base. The sensor assembly includes an analyte sensing device and a sensor module. The sensor base includes a first surface including a first area adapted to receive the sensor module and an opposite second surface, the second surface including an adhesive. The sensor module includes a sensor module baseplate including an outer surface adapted to be placed on the first surface and an opposite inner surface and a sensor module edge delimiting the outer and the inner surface. The sensor module also includes a sensor module housing mounted on the inner surface of the sensor module baseplate. The sensor module is adapted to be coupled to the first surface of the sensor base by first means. The first means includes first attaching means being a part of the sensor assembly and adapted to attach to second attaching means being a part of the sensor base. The first means also includes guiding means for guiding the sensor module to the first area.
Certain embodiments relate to an inserter assembly for inserting an analyte sensing device into subcutaneous tissue of a body. In certain embodiments, the inserter assembly generally includes an insertion device, a sensor carrier, a sensor assembly, and a sensor base. The insertion device includes a cover with a first end and an opposite second end. The sensor carrier is placed inside the cover, and includes an injection means. The sensor carrier is operable to be moved from a first position to a second position by activating a first energy storage unit, which is activated by a deployment device placed in the insertion device. The sensor assembly includes the analyte sensing device, and is adapted to be inserted and placed into the subcutaneous tissue when the sensor carrier is in the second position. The sensor base is placed at the second end of the cover, and includes an adhesive.
An infusion tube system and a method for manufacture are provided. An infusion tube system including an infusion tube and a connector attached to the infusion tube at an end of the infusion tube is disclosed. The connector has a proximal end and includes a connector body extending from a distal end to a proximal end along a center axis and defining a cavity. The connector body includes an end wall with an inner surface, and at least one vent opening, and a sidewall extending from the end wall along the center axis with an inner and outer surface. The connector includes a membrane covering the at least one vent opening, the membrane being welded to the inner surface of the end wall along at least one welding seam including a first welding seam such that the membrane covers and seals the at least one vent opening.
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AN INFUSION HUB, INFUSION SET, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
An infusion hub for subcutaneous infusion of a therapeutic agent into a patient, the infusion hub comprising: a casing; a cannula for insertion into a patient; a fluid transfer part connected to the casing and in fluid communication with the cannula; and, a tubing connector configured to engage the fluid transfer part and connectable to tubing for receiving a therapeutic agent from a pump; wherein the cannula defines a downstream end of a fluid flow path extending between a pump and the patient via the fluid transfer part; and, wherein the infusion hub comprises a filter disposed in the tubing connector.
A patch pump for delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient in a subcutaneous manner, the patch pump comprising: a reservoir unit configured to store a therapeutic agent, a delivery unit having a cannula arranged to deliver the therapeutic agent to a patient in a subcutaneous manner, a pump unit arranged to pump the therapeutic agent along a fluid flow path extending from the reservoir unit to the cannula, and a filter secured in the fluid flow path and configured to filter the therapeutic agent prior to delivery to the patient.
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There is provided an infusion device for subcutaneous infusion of a therapeutic agent. The infusion device may comprise a cannula for insertion into a patient, and a filter disposed within the cannula, the filter comprising a filter material having a plurality of passageways extending therethrough to allow fluid flow through the filter and thereby through the cannula. The infusion device may have application in infusion pump systems such as an infusion pump for delivery of an insulin drug, the infusion pump system comprising a fluid pump and a reservoir, and an infusion set comprising the cannula and tubing for connecting the cannula to the reservoir.
An infusion set for subcutaneous infusion of a therapeutic agent into a patient, the infusion set comprising: an infusion hub comprising: a casing; a cannula for insertion into a patient; a fluid transfer part connected to the casing in fluid communication with the cannula; and, a tubing connector configured to engage the fluid transfer part and connectable to tubing for receiving a therapeutic agent from a pump; an adaptor comprising: an upstream end connectable to the tubing; and, a downstream end connectable to the fluid transfer part; wherein the cannula defines a downstream end of a fluid flow path extending between a pump and the patient via the adaptor; and, wherein the adaptor comprises a filter disposed in the fluid flow path between the upstream end and the downstream end.
An infusion tube system and a method for manufacture are provided. An infusion tube system including an infusion tube and a connector attached to the infusion tube at an end of the infusion tube is disclosed. The connector has a proximal end and includes a connector body extending from a distal end to a proximal end along a center axis and defining a cavity. The connector body includes an end wall with an inner surface, and at least one vent opening, and a sidewall extending from the end wall along the center axis with an inner and outer surface. The connector includes a membrane covering the at least one vent opening, the membrane being welded to the inner surface of the end wall along at least one welding seam including a first welding seam such that the membrane covers and seals the at least one vent opening.
An infusion set that has a base having an opening to receive a cannula device, the base having a lower base part and an upper base part, wherein the upper base part is coupled to the lower base part and is rotatable relative to the lower base part and a connector that has a fluid connector tube. The connector prevents the upper base from substantially rotating relative to the lower base and the fluid connector tube is in fluid connection with the cannula device when the connector is coupled to the base.
A patch pump system (100) that has an electronic assembly (106), a reservoir (102) for containing a fluid, and an inserter (104) for selectively transitioning a needle (206) from a retracted position to an extended position. The inserter provides a fluid channel that selectively fluidly couples a distal tip of the needle to the reservoir. The needle is at least partially deformed as it transitions from the retracted position to the extended position and the electronic assembly selectively distributes fluid from the reservoir to the distal tip of the needle.
An exemplary apparatus (80) generally includes a medical device (100) and an adhesive patch (200). The medical device is configured to be placed on a patient, and includes a base portion (110) comprising a patient-facing side (111) configured to face toward patient skin during use of the medical device. The adhesive patch is configured to adhere the base portion to patient skin. The adhesive patch includes a first section (206) and a second section (206'). The first section and the second section are separable from one another such that the first section is operable to be removed for replacement while the second section maintains the medical device in a particular position relative to the patient skin.
An exemplary needle (100) defines a lumen (110) and includes a proximal portion (120) and a distal portion (130). The proximal portion defines a first port (112) of the lumen, the distal portion defines at least one second port (113) of the lumen, and the lumen extends between and connects the first port and the at least one second port. The distal portion also defines a tip portion (140) configured for insertion into patient skin. In certain embodiments, the distal portion includes a compressible region (150) including at least one slit (152). In certain embodiments, the distal portion includes an opening (164) and a ramp (162) configured to urge patient tissue within the distal portion toward the opening during insertion of the distal portion into patient tissue. In certain embodiments, the needle is formed of nitinol.
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An inserter assembly (100) that has a base (104), a needle (204), an inner part (206) that selectively transitions the needle from a retracted position substantially within the base to an extended position where at least a portion of the needle extends outside of the base, and an insertion angle component. As the inner part of the inserter assembly transitions from the retracted position to the extended position, the needle is at least partially deflected by the insertion angle component.
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An exemplary needle defines a lumen and includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal portion defines a first port of the lumen, the distal portion defines at least one second port of the lumen, and the lumen extends between and connects the first port and the at least one second port. The distal portion also defines a tip portion configured for insertion into patient skin. In certain embodiments, the distal portion includes a compressible region including at least one slit. In certain embodiments, the distal portion includes an opening and a ramp configured to urge patient tissue within the distal portion toward the opening during insertion of the distal portion into patient tissue. In certain embodiments, the needle is formed of nitinol.
An inserter assembly that has a base, a needle, an inner part that selectively transitions the needle from a retracted position substantially within the base to an extended position where at least a portion of the needle extends outside of the base, and an insertion angle component. As the inner part of the inserter assembly transitions from the retracted position to the extended position, the needle is at least partially deflected by the insertion angle component.
An exemplary apparatus generally includes a medical device and an adhesive patch. The medical device is configured to be placed on a patient, and includes a base portion comprising a patient-facing side configured to face toward patient skin during use of the medical device. The adhesive patch is configured to adhere the base portion to patient skin. The adhesive patch includes a first section and a second section. The first section and the second section are separable from one another such that the first section is operable to be removed for replacement while the second section maintains the medical device in a particular position relative to the patient skin.
An inserter assembly (100) that has a base (104), a needle (204), an inner part (206) that selectively transitions the needle from a retracted position substantially within the base to an extended position where at least a portion of the needle extends outside of the base, and an insertion angle component. As the inner part of the inserter assembly transitions from the retracted position to the extended position, the needle is at least partially deflected by the insertion angle component.
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A patch pump system that has an electronic assembly, a reservoir for containing a fluid, and an inserter for selectively transitioning a needle from a retracted position to an extended position. The inserter provides a fluid channel that selectively fluidly couples a distal tip of the needle to the reservoir. The needle is at least partially deformed as it transitions from the retracted position to the extended position and the electronic assembly selectively distributes fluid from the reservoir to the distal tip of the needle.
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An exemplary apparatus (80) generally includes a medical device (100) and an adhesive patch (200). The medical device is configured to be placed on a patient, and includes a base portion (110) comprising a patient-facing side (111) configured to face toward patient skin during use of the medical device. The adhesive patch is configured to adhere the base portion to patient skin. The adhesive patch includes a first section (206) and a second section (206'). The first section and the second section are separable from one another such that the first section is operable to be removed for replacement while the second section maintains the medical device in a particular position relative to the patient skin.
A patch pump system (100) that has an electronic assembly (106), a reservoir (102) for containing a fluid, and an inserter (104) for selectively transitioning a needle (206) from a retracted position to an extended position. The inserter provides a fluid channel that selectively fluidly couples a distal tip of the needle to the reservoir. The needle is at least partially deformed as it transitions from the retracted position to the extended position and the electronic assembly selectively distributes fluid from the reservoir to the distal tip of the needle.
An exemplary needle (100) defines a lumen (110) and includes a proximal portion (120) and a distal portion (130). The proximal portion defines a first port (112) of the lumen, the distal portion defines at least one second port (113) of the lumen, and the lumen extends between and connects the first port and the at least one second port. The distal portion also defines a tip portion (140) configured for insertion into patient skin. In certain embodiments, the distal portion includes a compressible region (150) including at least one slit (152). In certain embodiments, the distal portion includes an opening (164) and a ramp (162) configured to urge patient tissue within the distal portion toward the opening during insertion of the distal portion into patient tissue. In certain embodiments, the needle is formed of nitinol.
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An infusion device according to certain embodiments is provided for subcutaneous delivery of a therapeutic agent to a patient. The infusion device generally includes a cannula and a hub part. The cannula includes a tubular body member including a tubular wall at least partly enclosing a longitudinally-extending internal bore. A distal portion of the tubular body member includes a distal tip end including at least one tip opening. The tubular wall includes at least two weakened portions capable of allowing the cannula to flex in an area including the weakened portions when the cannula is exposed to a compression force and/or an increased internal pressure. The hub part is configured to be fastened onto the patient's skin via a mounting pad.
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Single use inserter system comprising a housing part and a lid part, the inserter system comprising a carrier part in an initial position in the housing and a drive unit comprising a first drive part attached to the housing, the drive unit comprising at least one spring element supported by the first drive part, wherein the drive unit is configured for moving the carrier part from a first position to a second position in relation to the housing in an insertion direction along a first axis. The inserter system comprises a transcutaneous device having a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the transcutaneous device is detachably attached to the carrier part, the inserter system comprising at least one transport protection element preventing movement of the carrier part in a direction along the first axis thereby supporting the carrier part in the initial position.
An inserter (100) for subcutaneous insertion of multiple transcutaneous parts (212, 222), the multiple transcutaneous parts at least comprising: a first transcutaneous part (212) comprising a first body (214) from where a first subcutaneous part (216) extends, and a second transcutaneous part (222) comprising a second body (224) from where a second subcutaneous part (226) extends, wherein the inserter comprises: support means for guiding the multiple transcutaneous parts during insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts, and activation means for activating the inserter, whereby simultaneously insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts subcutaneously in the patient's skin is initiated.
An infusion tube system and a method for manufacture are provided. An infusion tube system including an infusion tube and a connector attached to the infusion tube at an end of the infusion tube is disclosed. The connector has a proximal end and includes a connector body extending from a distal end to a proximal end along a center axis and defining a cavity. The connector body includes an end wall with an inner surface, and at least one vent opening, and a sidewall extending from the end wall along the center axis with an inner and outer surface. The connector includes a membrane covering the at least one vent opening, the membrane being welded to the inner surface of the end wall along at least one welding seam including a first welding seam such that the membrane covers and seals the at least one vent opening.
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DETECTION OF MAGNETIC PULSE AND ORIENTATION WHEN MAGNETIZING
Disclosed is a magnetizing pulse detector that detects magnetizing pulses produced by a magnetizing coil; the magnetizing pulse detector comprising: a measuring coil configured to generate a measuring pulse in response to a magnetizing pulse produced by the magnetizing coil; a measuring pulse detection circuit configured to generate a detection signal based on the measuring pulse generated by the measuring coil; and a duration extension circuit configured to generate an extended detection signal based on the detection signal generated by the measuring pulse detection circuit.
Disclosed is a magnetizing pulse detector that detects magnetizing pulses produced by a magnetizing coil; the magnetizing pulse detector comprising: a measuring coil configured to generate a measuring pulse in response to a magnetizing pulse produced by the magnetizing coil; a measuring pulse detection circuit configured to generate a detection signal based on the measuring pulse generated by the measuring coil; and a duration extension circuit configured to generate an extended detection signal based on the detection signal generated by the measuring pulse detection circuit.
An infusion device (50) incl. a preferably soft cannula (1) configured to be inserted by means of an insertion needle. The cannula has a tubular body member having a proximal end and a subcutaneously placed distal portion having a distal end where the distal portion is provided with an opening (2) allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge. The cannula further comprise, in the distal portion, a radial opening allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge.
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Infusion devices including a cannula have a tubular body member comprising a tubular wall enclosing a longitudinal extending internal bore. The cannula is adapted to flex in response to a compression force and/or an increased internal pressure in the cannula.
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A hose connection for an arrangement for collection of liquid from a patient is disclosed which connection comprises a first tubular member (1) to be in fluid connection with the patient and having one or more protrusions (3) arranged on an outer surface, and an outlet (2), and further comprises a collection bag (24) having an inlet to be connected to the outlet for collection of liquid coming through the first tubular member. The inlet comprises a second tubular member (5) being connected to the bag and adapted to receive and surround at least a part of said first tubular member. The second tubular member has one or more receiving means (6, 11) being engageable with the protrusions for providing a locked, but separable connection between the first and second tubular member.
The present disclosure relates to a connector for an infusion set. The connector comprises a body and at least one arm connected to the body which is configured to couple with a base of an infusion set; wherein the body has a first portion and a second portion which are configured to be removably and replaceably coupled together; and wherein each portion has a fluid delivery conduit, the conduits being configured to allow fluidic communication of the connector with at least two independent fluid sources. Also disclosed is an infusion set.
The present disclosure relates to a connector for an infusion set. The connector comprises a body and at least one arm connected to the body which is configured to couple with a base of an infusion set; wherein the body has a first portion and a second portion which are configured to be removably and replaceably coupled together; and wherein each portion has a fluid delivery conduit, the conduits being configured to allow fluidic communication of the connector with at least two independent fluid sources. Also disclosed is an infusion set.
The present disclosure relates to a connector for an infusion set. The connector comprises a body and at least one arm connected to the body which is configured to couple with a base of an infusion set; wherein the body has a first portion and a second portion which are configured to be removably and replaceably coupled together; and wherein each portion has a fluid delivery conduit, the conduits being configured to allow fluidic communication of the connector with at least two independent fluid sources. Also disclosed is an infusion set.
A medical device having an antimicrobial coating on a surface of the medical device and an inserter device for subcutaneously inserting the medical device. The inserter device includes an outer part having one or more locking elements including a first locking element and one or more release elements including a first release element; a housing; and a functional part accommodated in the housing. The housing includes a sidewall with an inner surface forming a cavity, the housing extending from a first end to a second end along a first axis and comprising one or more housing guide members including a first housing guide member for engagement with one or more guide members of the functional part. The functional part comprises a first part with a first body extending from a first end to a second end along the first axis.
An infusion set that has a base having an opening to receive a cannula device, the base having a lower base part and an upper base part, wherein the upper base part is coupled to the lower base part and is rotatable relative to the lower base part and a connector that has a fluid connector tube. The connector prevents the upper base from substantially rotating relative to the lower base and the fluid connector tube is in fluid connection with the cannula device when the connector is coupled to the base.
An infusion set that has a base having an opening to receive a cannula device, the base having a lower base part and an upper base part, wherein the upper base part is coupled to the lower base part and is rotatable relative to the lower base part and a connector that has a fluid connector tube. The connector prevents the upper base from substantially rotating relative to the lower base and the fluid connector tube is in fluid connection with the cannula device when the connector is coupled to the base.
An infusion set that has a base having an opening to receive a cannula device, the base having a lower base part and an upper base part, wherein the upper base part is coupled to the lower base part and is rotatable relative to the lower base part and a connector that has a fluid connector tube. The connector prevents the upper base from substantially rotating relative to the lower base and the fluid connector tube is in fluid connection with the cannula device when the connector is coupled to the base.
The invention relates to an insertion device comprising—a penetrating member (50) connected to transformation means (52), —a moving part (38) comprising guiding means (39) which guiding means (39) restrict the movement of the transformation means (52) and guide the penetrating member (50) from a first to a second position in a first direction, i.e. the direction of insertion, towards the injection site, and—a stationary housing (30) comprising guiding means (32) which guiding means (32) restrict the movement of the moving part (38). The guiding means (32) guide the moving part (38) in a second direction which is linear and different from the first direction i.e. the direction of insertion.
The invention relates to an inserter for an infusion set for intermittent or continuous administration of a therapeutical substance, such as e.g. insulin. The inserter comprises a needle hub comprising an insertion needle and two spring units assuring automatic insertion and automatic retraction of the insertion needle.
The inserter comprises a housing (1), a carrier body (2) carrying an infusion part (8), a needle hub (3), a first moving unit (4) bringing the carrier body (2) to a forward position and a second moving unit (5) bringing the carrier body (2) to a retracted position. The inserter is characterized in that it has means for activation which should be activated at least once in order to bring the carrier body (2) from a retracted to a forward position, and back from the forward to the retracted position.
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
Single use inserter system comprising a housing part and a lid part, the inserter system comprising a carrier part in an initial position in the housing and a drive unit comprising a first drive part attached to the housing, the drive unit comprising at least one spring element supported by the first drive part, wherein the drive unit is configured for moving the carrier part from a first position to a second position in relation to the housing in an insertion direction along a first axis. The inserter system comprises a transcutaneous device having a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the transcutaneous device is detachably attached to the carrier part, the inserter system comprising at least one transport protection element preventing movement of the carrier part in a direction along the first axis thereby supporting the carrier part in the initial position.
The present invention relates to a medical tube article comprising a polymer mixture of a thermoplastic or thermo-curing polymer base material and an amphiphilic block copolymer.
The invention relates to an insertion device comprising —a penetrating member (50) connected to transformation means (52), —a moving part (38) comprising guiding means (39) which guiding means (39) restrict the movement of the transformation means (52) and guide the penetrating member (50) from a first to a second position in a first direction, i.e. the direction of insertion, towards the injection site, and —a stationary housing (30) comprising guiding means (32) which guiding means (32) restrict the movement of the moving part (38). The guiding means (32) guide the moving part (38) in a second direction which is linear and different from the first direction i.e. the direction of insertion.
Infusion devices including a cannula have a tubular body member comprising a tubular wall enclosing a longitudinal extending internal bore. The cannula is adapted to flex in response to a compression force and/or an increased internal pressure in the cannula.
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
An infusion tube system and a method for manufacture are provided, An infusion tube system including an infusion tube and a connector attached to the infusion tube at an end of the infusion tube is disclosed. The connector has a proximal end and includes a connector body extending from a distal end to a proximal end along a center axis and defining a cavity. The connector body includes an end wall with an inner surface, and at least one vent opening, and a sidewall extending from the end wall along the center axis with an inner and outer surface. The connector includes a membrane covering the at least one vent opening, the membrane being welded to the inner surface of the end wall along at least one welding seam including a first welding seam such that the membrane covers and seals the at least one vent opening.
A61M 39/20 - Closure caps or plugs for connectors or open ends of tubes
A61M 5/38 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body using hydrophilic or hydrophobic filters
The invention relates to an inserter device for subcutaneously inserting a medical device, the inserter device comprising an outer part comprising one or more locking elements including a first locking element and one or more release elements including a first release element; a housing; and a functional part accommodated in the housing; wherein the housing comprises a sidewall with an inner surface forming a cavity, the housing extending from a first end to a second end along a first axis and comprising one or more housing guide members including a first housing guide member for engagement with one or more guide members of the functional part, and where the housing is at least partly covered by the outer part;
wherein the functional part comprises a first part with a first body extending from a first end to a second end along the first axis, the first part comprising one or more first locking members; a second part releasably connected to the first part and comprising a second body extending from a first end to a second end along the first axis, the second part comprising a second guide member and one or more second locking members; an insertion needle attached to the second part; an insertion spring adapted for moving the first part from a first position to a second position in an insertion direction along the first axis in relation to the housing; and a retraction spring adapted for moving the second part from the second position to a third position in an extraction direction along the first axis in relation to the housing.
The present invention concerns a catheter for medical purposes, such as for insertion into a body opening for draining fluids, wherein the catheter comprises a flexible tube having a distal end region wherein the tube is provided with at least one draining opening, characterised in that the peripheral edge on the outside of the tube is provided with a curvature for creating a smooth transition between the exterior surface of the tube and the substantially radially oriented cut constituting the opening side and wherein said curvature is a rounded edge with a curvature radius between 0.2-0.6 mm. The invention further concerns a method of making such catheter and an apparatus for performing this method.
The present invention relates to a medical tube article comprising a polymer mixture of a thermoplastic or thermo-curing polymer base material and an amphiphilic block copolymer.
An inserter (100) for subcutaneous insertion of multiple transcutaneous parts (212, 222), the multiple transcutaneous parts at least comprising: —a first transcutaneous part (212) comprising a first body (214) from where a first subcutaneous part (216) extends, and—a second transcutaneous part (222) comprising a second body (224) from where a second subcutaneous part (226) extends, wherein the inserter comprises: —support means for guiding the multiple transcutaneous parts during insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts, and—activation means for activating the inserter, whereby simultaneously insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts subcutaneously in the patient's skin is initiated.
Single use inserter system comprising a housing part and a lid part, the inserter system comprising a carrier part in an initial position in the housing and a drive unit comprising a first drive part attached to the housing, the drive unit comprising at least one spring element supported by the first drive part, wherein the drive unit is configured for moving the carrier part from a first position to a second position in relation to the housing in an insertion direction along a first axis. The inserter system comprises a transcutaneous device having a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the transcutaneous device is detachably attached to the carrier part, the inserter system comprising at least one transport protection element preventing movement of the carrier part in a direction along the first axis thereby supporting the carrier part in the initial position.
An infusion device (50) incl. a preferably soft cannula (1) configured to be inserted by means of an insertion needle. The cannula has a tubular body member having a proximal end and a subcutaneously placed distal portion having a distal end where the distal portion is provided with an opening (2) allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge. The cannula further comprise, in the distal portion, a radial opening allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge.
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
Insertion System (2) and an Insertion kit is disclosed, the Insertion System comprising a housing (4) with a wall (6) defining a cavity (8), an actuator element (10), a first part (12) and a second part (14), the first part comprising a subcutaneous element (16) and a first base element (18) with at least one base plate engagement element (20), the second part comprising a needle hub (22) and at least one Insertion needle (24) secured to the needle hub with the second part movably arranged from a first position to a second position relative to the housing along an Insertion axis (X), wherein the housing comprises at least one first coupling element (28) for releasably securing the Insertion System to an inserter device, and wherein the actuator element comprises an outer part (32) external to the housing such that manual actuation of the actuator element in relation to the housing is enabled.
A holding device and an inserter are provided. The holding device includes a casing providing a cavity including walls, the was encompass a subcutaneous unit. The cavity includes a first side having an outlet opening, the outlet opening before use is covered with a penetrable or removable cover, and a second side comprising a layer having an outer surface and being penetrable, removable or flexible to transfer an impact from outside the layer to the subcutaneous unit. The casing includes a releasable attachment member corresponding to a member on the subcutaneous unit and a needle secured to the casing. An impact towards the outer surface of the layer pushes the subcutaneous unit at least partly out of the casing into a subcutaneous position, when the unit is in the subcutaneous position the releasable attachment member of the casing is released allowing detachment of the unit from the casing.
A61M 25/06 - Body-piercing guide needles or the like
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
The present disclosure relates to an infusion tube system and a method for manufacture of infusion tube system. An infusion tube system comprising an infusion tube and a connector attached to the infusion tube at an end of the infusion tube is disclosed, the connector having a proximal end and comprising a connector body extending from a distal end to a proximal end along a center axis and defining a cavity, the connector body comprising an end wall with an inner surface, and at least one vent opening including a first vent opening, and a sidewall extending from the end wall along the center axis with an inner and outer surface, wherein the connector comprises a membrane covering the at least one vent opening, the membrane being welded to the inner surface of the end wall along at least one welding seam including a first welding seam such that the membrane covers and seals the at least one vent opening.
An inserter (100) for subcutaneous insertion of multiple transcutaneous parts (212, 222), the multiple transcutaneous parts at least comprising: -a first transcutaneous part (212) comprising a first body (214) from where a first subcutaneous part (216) extends, and -a second transcutaneous part (222) comprising a second body (224) from where a second subcutaneous part (226) extends, wherein the inserter comprises: -support means for guiding the multiple transcutaneous parts during insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts, and -activation means for activating the inserter, whereby simultaneously insertion of the multiple transcutaneous parts subcutaneously in the patient's skin is initiated.
The invention concerns a medical device provided with an outer part or shell and an inner functional part which inner functional part comprises a combination of units. The functional combination of units normally constitutes a device comprising a part being able to penetrate the skin of a patient i.e. a subcutaneous part such as a cannula, a sensor, an insertion needle or the like.
The invention relates to an inserter device for subcutaneously inserting a medical device, the inserter device comprising an outer part comprising one or more locking elements including a first locking element and one or more release elements including a first release element; a housing; and a functional part accommodated in the housing; wherein the housing comprises a sidewall with an inner surface forming a cavity, the housing extending from a first end to a second end along a first axis and comprising one or more housing guide members including a first housing guide member for engagement with one or more guide members of the functional part, and where the housing is at least partly covered by the outer part; wherein the functional part comprises a first part with a first body extending from a first end to a second en along the first axis, the first part comprising one or more first locking members; a second part releasably connected to the first part and comprising a second body extending from a first end to a second end along the first axis, the second part comprising a second guide member and one or more second locking members; an insertion needle attached to the second part; an insertion spring adapted for moving the first part from a first position to a second position in an insertion direction along the first axis in relation to the housing; and a retraction spring adapted for moving the second part from the second position to a third position in an extraction direction along the first axis in relation to the housing.
A61M 37/00 - Other apparatus for introducing media into the bodyPercutany, i.e. introducing medicines into the body by diffusion through the skin
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
Single use inserter system comprising a housing part and a lid part, the inserter system comprising a carrier part in an initial position in the housing and a drive unit comprising a first drive part attached to the housing, the drive unit comprising at least one spring element supported by the first drive part, wherein the drive unit is configured for moving the carrier part from a first position to a second position in relation to the housing in an insertion direction along a first axis. The inserter system comprises a transcutaneous device having a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the transcutaneous device is detachably attached to the carrier part, the inserter system comprising at least one transport protection element preventing movement of the carrier part in a direction along the first axis thereby supporting the carrier part in the initial position.
The present invention relates to a medical tube article comprising a polymer mixture of a thermoplastic or thermocuring polymer base material and an amphiphilic block copolymer.
The invention concerns a base part system for a medication delivery device. The base part system to be combined with a detachable reservoir/delivery part according to the application comprises a plate (1) provided with a mounting surface (1a) and openings (12a, 12b) through which two or more subcutaneous units in the form of at least two subcutaneously positioned cannulas (22a, 22b) or at least one subcutaneously positioned cannula and e.g. a subcutaneously positioned part of a sensor extend during use. During use at least one subcutaneous unit in form of a cannula part is attached to the plate (l)with fastening means (25). The subcutaneous unit comprises a body part (7) placed above the patient's skin which is provided with handling means (26) allowing a user to detach the subcutaneous unit from the plate (1) and to remove the used subcutaneous unit from the patient.
A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
The invention concerns a base part for a medication delivery device, the base part comprising a connection part and a moveable part. The moveable part, which moves relative to the connection part, is capable of guiding fluid paths from a medication delivery port to a first cannula or sensor and a second cannula or sensor. The base part also comprises guiding means which can direct each cannula or sensor to its subcutaneous position.
An infusion device (50) incl. a preferably soft cannula (1) configured to be inserted by means of an insertion needle. The cannula has a tubular body member having a proximal end and a subcutaneously placed distal portion having a distal end where the distal portion is provided with an opening (2) allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge. The cannula further comprise, in the distal portion, a radial opening allowing a portion of a drug conveyed through the tubular body member to discharge.
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
The present application relates to a transcutaneous device for use in delivery and/or sensor devices or the like. The transcutaneous device is of a type which can be used as a component in different types of delivery and/or sensor devices and which is applied after a base part has been applied to the patient's skin. The application relates to a transcutaneous device to be secured to a base part which base part during use is secured to a patient's skin, the transcutaneous device comprises a housing and a subcutaneous part secured unreleasably to the housing, said transcutaneous device is provided with attachment means attaching the transcutaneous device to the base part. The attachment means comprises more than one inwardly or outwardly protruding parts sequentially arranged in direction of insertion along an outer surface of the body of the transcutaneous device. The direction of insertion is coinciding with the direction in which the insertion needle points during insertion.
Insertion System (2) and an Insertion kit is disclosed, the Insertion System comprising a housing (4) with a wall (6) defining a cavity (8), an actuator element (10), a first part (12) and a second part (14), the first part comprising a subcutaneous element (16) and a first base element (18) with at least one base plate engagement element (20), the second part comprising a needle hub (22) and at least one Insertion needle (24) secured to the needle hub with the second part movably arranged from a first position to a second position relative to the housing along an Insertion axis (X), wherein the housing comprises at least one first coupling element (28) for releasably securing the Insertion System to an inserter device, and wherein the actuator element comprises an outer part (32) external to the housing such that manual actuation of the actuator element in relation to the housing is enabled.
The invention relates to an adhesive pad and a surface plate which in combination can provide a medical device which is to be placed on the skin of a patient. The combined medical device is provided with a subcutaneous part which necessitates that the device is securely and comfortably attached to the patient's skin. Often such devices are used to transfer medication such as insulin to a patient from a reservoir. An embodiment according to the invention relates to a medical device comprising—a cannula (22) or another part to be positioned subcutaneously when in use,—a surface plate (1) provided with a contact surface and with an opening (12B) through which the cannula (22) or another subcutaneously positioned part passes when the medical device is in use, and—an adhesive pad (2) secured to the contact surface of the surface plate (1) providing adhesion of the surface plate (1) to a skin surface which adhesive pad (2) comprises—a first surface facing the contact surface and having areas unreleasably secured to the contact surface by welding, and—a second surface facing the skin of a patient during use and having areas provided with a skin compatible adhesive which can be releasably secured to the skin of a patient wherein an adhesive part (30) has been placed between the contact surface of the surface plate (1) and the first surface of the adhesive pad (2) in an area where the two surfaces have not been welded together thereby securing these unwelded areas of the contact surface to the first surface.
The invention concerns a medical device provided with an outer part or shell and an inner functional part which inner functional part comprises a combination of units. The functional combination of units normally constitutes a device comprising a part being able to penetrate the skin of a patient i.e. a subcutaneous part such as a cannula, a sensor, an insertion needle or the like. Examples of such medical devices are inserter devices and infusion devices where each device comprises an outer part and an inner functional part according to claim 1. The invention relates to a medical device comprising an outer part and an inner part which outer part provides a functional cover and which inner part comprises one or more units being protected by the functional cover during use, the outer part comprises one or more activation points (56, 115) on the outer surface and the activation points are connected to contact surfaces of the inner part in such a way that pressure on the activation points initiates a function of the inner part. The activation point (56, 115) is positioned on a section (1b, 113b) of an outer shell of the outer part constituted by a hard material and a second section (1b, 113b) of the outer shell of the outer part is constituted by a hard material and between these two portions of hard material, the outer shell comprises a third section (1a, 113a) constituted by a soft and flexible material.
A mounting pad comprising an adhesive layer (2), said adhesive layer being provided with a removable release liner (3). The release liner being divided into at least two sections (3A, 3B) and each of the at least two said sections of the release liner is provided with one or more score lines (4) thereby defining each section of the release liner as a strip, which renders it possible by a single straight upward pull to peel a release liner in two or more narrow strips, thereby still maintaining an even pull with small force needed to remove the release liner and using only a short pulling distance for removing the release liner from the adhesive surface.
The present invention relates to a medical tube article comprising a polymer mixture of a thermoplastic or thermo-curing polymer base material and an amphiphilic block copolymer.
The invention relates to an insertion device comprising—a penetrating member (50) connected to transformation means (52), —a moving part (38) comprising guiding means (39) which guiding means (39) restrict the movement of the transformation means (52) and guide the penetrating member (50) from a first to a second position in a first direction, i.e. the direction of insertion, towards the injection site, and—a stationary housing (30) comprising guiding means (32) which guiding means (32) restrict the movement of the moving part (38). The guiding means (32) guide the moving part (38) in a second direction which is linear and different from the first direction i.e. the direction of insertion.
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The invention concerns a base part for a medication delivery device. The base part is during use fastened to a patient's skin and connected to a cannula part which cannula part is positioned at least partly subcutaneous. The base part is also connected to a sensor unit which can detect one or more components e.g. glucose content in the patients blood. The base part comprises fastening means (15) which fastening means (15) releasably attach the reservoir/delivery part to the base part during use and a first fluid path or means corresponding to a first fluid path from a reservoir permitting a flow of fluid between the reservoir/delivery part and the base part when the reservoir/delivery part is attached to the base part, the first fluid path comprises means (17) for interrupting the fluid flow when the detachable reservoir/delivery part is not attached to the base part (1) and opening the fluid path (19) when the delivery part is attached to the base part (1). The base part (1) also comprises a lower mounting surface (2) and one or more openings (12A, 12C) through which two or more subcutaneous units (7,70) in the form of at least one cannula and at least one sensor part or at least two cannulas extend and it comprises a second fluid path permitting a flow of fluid from the outlet of the first fluid path to an inlet of a subcutaneously positioned cannula (22, 22a, 22b) during use, and a signal path is provided from the reservoir/delivery part to a sensor contact part. The base part is characterized in that the second fluid path is in fluid connection with an end opening of a subcutaneously positioned cannula during use.
2 between the centre line c of the cannula part and a point on the outer surface of the cannula part positioned at or below a lower edge of the sealing.
The invention concerns an insertion device for inserting a medical device or a part of medical device into the subcutaneous or intramuscular area of a patient. Insertion devices (also called inserter or injector) are commonly used in the medical field for inserting medical devices, such as infusion sets, sensors and the like, through the skin of a patient in a more or less automated fashion. The present application relates to an insertion device comprising - a penetrating member (50) comprising an inserter part provided with holding means (52) and transformation means (51), and a subcutaneous part comprising at least one part such as a cannula or a sensor for subcutaneous positioning in a patient, - a moving part (38) comprising guiding means (39) which guiding means (39) restrict the movement of the transformation means (52) and guide the moving part (38) in a second direction which is normally linear and different from the first direction i.e. the direction of insertion, towards the injection site, and - a stationary housing (30) comprising guiding means (32) which guiding means (32) restrict the movement of the moving part (38), wherein the moving part (38) comprises at least two guiding means (39a, 39b) completely separated from each other which guiding means during full insertion of at least part of the subcutaneous part of the penetrating member (50) each are in engagement with separate parts of the transformation means (51a, 51b) during at least part of the full insertion.
F16L 19/065 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts in which radial clamping is obtained by wedging action on non-deformed pipe ends the wedging action being effected by means of a ring
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
The invention relates to an inserter for an infusion set for intermittent or continuous administration of a therapeutical substance, such as e.g. insulin. The inserter comprises means for insertion and retraction of an introducer needle. With an inserter device according to the invention it is possible to introduce an insertion needle when placing a medical device sub- or transcutaneously. The Inserter device comprises a housing (1, 2, 12) which hides the insertion needle (7, 17) before insertion and can hide the insertion needle (7, 17) after insertion and placing of the medical device. The insertion needle (7, 17) moves relative to the housing (1, 2, 12) toward the patients skin surface during insertion and the inserter device comprises a bi-stable elastic element (1, 11) having two equilibrium states.
The present invention concerns a catheter for medical purposes, such as for insertion into a body opening for draining fluids, wherein the catheter comprises a flexible tube having a distal end region wherein the tube is provided with at least one draining opening, characterized in that the peripheral edge on the outside of the tube is provided with a curvature for creating a smooth transition between the exterior surface of the tube and the substantially radially oriented cut constituting the opening side and wherein said curvature is a rounded edge with a curvature radius between 0.2-0.6 mm. The invention further concerns a method of making such catheter and an apparatus for performing this method.
The present application relates to an inserter device for inserting a medical device subcutaneous Iy which inserter device comprises a housing (1); a cover (2) which is slidably connected to the housing (1); a hub (5) for an insertion needle (4) which can be moved linearly relative to the housing (1) and relative to the cover (2); a primary spring (6) which moves the hub (5) for the insertion needle (4) relative to the cover (2) and which primary spring (6) is configured to pull the hub (5) for the insertion needle (4) either to a forward or to a retracted position wherein the inserter device further comprises means for biasing the primary spring (6) before insertion.
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