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Injector device for placing a subcutaneous infusion set

  • US 20040204687A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2003
  • Published: 10/14/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An injector device for transcutaneously placing a hollow cannula of a subcutaneous infusion set through the skin of a patient, comprising:

  • a device housing, a plunger slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position, the plunger having an insertion needle secured thereto by a stable connection preventing loss of the insertion needle during use of the device, said insertion needle receiving and supporting the cannula of said subcutaneous infusion set in a position with the cannula oriented for transcutaneous placement upon movement of said plunger with said needle from the retracted position to the advanced position, a drive for urging the plunger from the retracted position toward the advanced position to transcutaneously place said cannula of said subcutaneous infusion set received on said insertion needle, and wherein the insertion needle secured to said plunger is removable from said cannula while maintaining the transcutaneous placement of the cannula.

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