Device for subcutaneous infusion of fluids
First Claim
1. A subcutaneous infusion device, comprising:
- a flexible delivery tube including a central lumen, a closed first end and an open second end;
a flexible planar support base attached adjacent a first end of the delivery tube, the support base having a first side for supporting the flexible delivery tube and a second side; and
a plurality of needles extending substantially perpendicular to the support base and in communication with the central lumen of the delivery tube;
wherein the support base includes a plurality of openings, each of the plurality of openings for receiving one of the plurality of needles.
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Abstract
The invention provides a subcutaneous infusion device including a delivery tube having a central lumen and a closed first end and an open second end. The device further includes a support base attached adjacent a first end of the delivery tube; and a plurality of needles extending substantially perpendicular to the support base and in communication with the central lumen of the delivery tube. A method for hydrating a patient in accordance with the invention includes pressing a support base against a skin surface of the patient and inserting a plurality of needles into a subcutaneous skin layer responsive to the pressing. The method further includes delivering a saline fluid to the subcutaneous skin layer through the needles via a delivery tube.
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27 Claims
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1. A subcutaneous infusion device, comprising:
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a flexible delivery tube including a central lumen, a closed first end and an open second end;
a flexible planar support base attached adjacent a first end of the delivery tube, the support base having a first side for supporting the flexible delivery tube and a second side; and
a plurality of needles extending substantially perpendicular to the support base and in communication with the central lumen of the delivery tube;
wherein the support base includes a plurality of openings, each of the plurality of openings for receiving one of the plurality of needles. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 27)
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18. A subcutaneous infusion device, comprising:
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a flexible delivery tube including a central lumen, a closed first end and an open second end, the flexible delivery tube including a plurality of needle openings;
a rigid planar support base attached adjacent a first end of the delivery tube, the support base having a first side for supporting the flexible delivery tube and a second side positioned opposite the first side; and
a plurality of needles extending substantially perpendicular to the support base and in communication with the central lumen of the delivery tube;
wherein the support base includes a plurality of openings aligned with the plurality of needle openings of the flexible delivery tube, each of the plurality of openings for receiving one of the plurality of needles and wherein the second side includes an adhesive layer for removably attaching the support base to a patient'"'"'s skin. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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