Medical device inserters and processes of inserting and using medical devices
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1. A method of assembly for an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising:
- removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose an opening in a substantially cylindrical sleeve of the inserter;
removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding a component of an on body electronics unit, the substantially cylindrical container being separate and apart from the inserter, wherein, prior to removal of the cover, the cover seals the component of the on body electronics unit in a compartment of the substantially cylindrical container; and
fitting the component of the on body electronics unit from within the substantially cylindrical container through the opening and into the substantially cylindrical sleeve of the inserter, wherein the inserter is adapted for insertion of an analyte sensor into a subject.
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Abstract
An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided, as well as methods of inserting medical devices. Embodiments include removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose a substantially cylindrical sleeve, removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding sensor components, and fitting the sensor components into the inserter.
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16 Claims
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1. A method of assembly for an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising:
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removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose an opening in a substantially cylindrical sleeve of the inserter; removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding a component of an on body electronics unit, the substantially cylindrical container being separate and apart from the inserter, wherein, prior to removal of the cover, the cover seals the component of the on body electronics unit in a compartment of the substantially cylindrical container; and fitting the component of the on body electronics unit from within the substantially cylindrical container through the opening and into the substantially cylindrical sleeve of the inserter, wherein the inserter is adapted for insertion of an analyte sensor into a subject. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11)
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10. A method of assembly for an analyte monitoring system, the method comprising:
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removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose an opening in a substantially cylindrical sleeve of the inserter; removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding a component of an on body electronics unit, the substantially cylindrical container being separate and apart from the inserter, wherein, prior to removal of the cover, the cover seals the component of the on body electronics unit in a compartment of the substantially cylindrical container; fitting the component of the on body electronics unit from the substantially cylindrical container into the substantially cylindrical sleeve of the inserter; and using the inserter, while the substantially cylindrical cap is in a detached state relative to the inserter, to pierce a skin surface of a subject. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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