Dissolvable subcutaneous catheter cover
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1. A subcutaneous cover for insertion within a body of a user, wherein the cover is adapted to extend over at least a portion of a medical device disposed within the body of the user, and wherein the cover is dissolvable within the body of the user.
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Abstract
A subcutaneous cover for insertion within a body of a user is disclosed. The cover is adapted to extend over at least a portion of a medical device disposed within the body of the user, and wherein the cover is dissolvable in the body of the user. Further, a method of subcutaneously inserting the cover into the body is also disclosed.
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- 1. A subcutaneous cover for insertion within a body of a user, wherein the cover is adapted to extend over at least a portion of a medical device disposed within the body of the user, and wherein the cover is dissolvable within the body of the user.
- 15. A medical device assembly comprising a protruding portion and a cover formed over the protruding portion, wherein the cover is shaped to facilitate insertion of the cover and the protruding portion into a subcutaneous area of a body of a user, and wherein the cover is dissolvable within the body of the user.
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23. A method of subcutaneously inserting a medical device assembly into a body of a user, wherein the medical device assembly comprises a protruding portion, wherein the method comprises:
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forming a subcutaneous tunnel in the body of the user;
disposing a cover over the protruding portion, wherein the cover is dissolvable within the body of the user;
inserting the medical device assembly, the protruding portion, and the cover into the subcutaneous tunnel, wherein at least the protruding portion and the cover remain in the subcutaneous tunnel; and
allowing the cover to dissolve within the subcutaneous tunnel. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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