Adapter connector for an infusion set and inserter system
First Claim
1. An adapter connector for use in an insertion set and inserter system comprising a first end for connecting with the inserter and a second end for connecting with the insertion set wherein:
- the first end of the connector is adapted to fit into and connect with the portion of the inserter device configured for receiving a two part insertion set having side positioned releasable latching means for holding the two parts of the insertion set together which latching means is located distal from the inserter device when the insertion set is positioned in the inserter device; and
the second end of the connector is adapted to receive a two-part insertion set having incompatible size or shape for fitting into the portion of the inserter device configured for receiving an insertion set and having side positioned releasable latching means for holding the two parts of the insertion set together which latching means is positioned proximal to the connector when the insertion set is positioned in the connector;
whereby the connector is adapted to connect the insertion set and the inserter, thereby enabling the use of the insertion set with the inserter device where the insertion set is otherwise incompatible with or unusable in said inserter device.
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Abstract
An adapter is provided for use with an infusion set and inserter device used for placement of a subcutaneous infusion set or the like used for delivering a selected medication to a patient. The adapter comprises a first end adapted to be removably coupled to the infusion set and a second end adapted to be removably coupled to an insertion device, particularly the sled fixtured in a track of the insertion tool. The adapter is designed for receiving and supporting an infusion set in a position in the inserter which is used for placement of and insertion of the needle or cannula through the skin of a patient at a selected insertion site. The provided adapter connectors enable the use of a variety of insertion sets having differing configurations with a given inserter having a given configuration.
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30 Claims
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1. An adapter connector for use in an insertion set and inserter system comprising a first end for connecting with the inserter and a second end for connecting with the insertion set wherein:
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the first end of the connector is adapted to fit into and connect with the portion of the inserter device configured for receiving a two part insertion set having side positioned releasable latching means for holding the two parts of the insertion set together which latching means is located distal from the inserter device when the insertion set is positioned in the inserter device; and
the second end of the connector is adapted to receive a two-part insertion set having incompatible size or shape for fitting into the portion of the inserter device configured for receiving an insertion set and having side positioned releasable latching means for holding the two parts of the insertion set together which latching means is positioned proximal to the connector when the insertion set is positioned in the connector;
whereby the connector is adapted to connect the insertion set and the inserter, thereby enabling the use of the insertion set with the inserter device where the insertion set is otherwise incompatible with or unusable in said inserter device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for subcutaneous placement of an infusion needle or cannula with a system comprising an insertion set and an inserter device comprising the steps:
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selecting an inserter device adapted for placement of an insertion set comprising an infusion needle or cannula;
selecting an insertion set that is incompatible with said inserter;
selecting an adapter connector having a first end adapted to fit into and connect with the portion of the inserter configured for receiving an insertion set and having a second end adapted to receive said insertion set that is incompatible by size or shape with said inserter device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for subcutaneous placement of an infusion needle or cannula comprising:
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an inserter device adapted for subcutaneous placement of an infusion needle or cannula by placing an insertion set containing said needle or cannula against the surface of the skin;
an insertion set comprising an infusion needle or cannula adapted for subcutaneous placement having a size or shape incompatible for fitting into said inserter device; and
an adapter connector comprising a first end adapted to fit into the inserter device and a second end adapted to receive the insertion set;
whereby the adapter connector is adapted to connect the insertion set and the inserter device, thereby enabling the use of the insertion set with the inserter device where the insertion set is otherwise incompatible with or unusable in said inserter device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. An adapter connector for use in an insertion set and inserter system comprising a first end for connecting with the inserter and a second end for connecting with the insertion set wherein:
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the first end of the adapter connector is adapted to fit into and connect with the inserter device configured for receiving an insertion set comprising an infusion needle or cannula adapted for subcutaneous placement and the second end of the adapter connector is adapted to receive an insertion set having incompatible size or shape for fitting into the inserter device;
whereby the adapter connector is adapted to connect the insertion set and the inserter, thereby enabling the use of the insertion set with the inserter device where the insertion set is otherwise incompatible with or unusable in said inserter device. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. An adapter connector for use in an insertion set and inserter system comprising a first end for connecting with the inserter and a second end for connecting with the insertion set wherein:
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the first end of the adapter connector containing means for fitting into and connecting with the inserter device configured for receiving an insertion set comprising an infusion needle or cannula adapted for subcutaneous placement and the second end of the adapter connector containing means for receiving an insertion set having incompatible size or shape for fitting into the inserter device;
whereby the adapter connector contains means for connecting the insertion set and the inserter, thereby enabling the use of the insertion set with the inserter device where the insertion set is otherwise incompatible with or unusable in said inserter device. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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