Insertion device for an insertion set and method of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7207974
APP PUB NO 20030130619A1
SERIAL NO

10370831

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An insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient, including: a device housing and a carrier body for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient. A driver urges the carrier body with a controlled force and speed to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set through the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure is removable from the insertion set while maintaining installation of the insertion set to the patient.

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  • MEDTRONIC MINIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adair, Randy W Valencia, CA 24 6064
Field, Jeffrey F Camarillo, CA 27 8967
Funderburk, Jeffery V Fremont, CA 111 24451
Marano, April A Manhattan, CA 18 9631
McConnell, Susan M Woodland Hills, CA 18 7932
Safabash, Jason H Los Angeles, CA 50 9120

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