PACKING FOR AN INFUSION SET AND METHOD OF APPLYING AN INFUSION SET
First Claim
1. Packaging for an infusion set comprising an infusion part and a needle hub, the needle hub including an insertion needle, the packaging comprising:
- a support part for holding the infusion part and the needle hub,an impenetrable part at least partially surrounding the infusion part and protecting the surroundings from the insertion needle, the impenetrable part comprising a retainer on an inner surface of the impenetrable part for releasably retaining at least a part of the infusion set; and
a removable cover covering at least a portion of an opening defined in the packaging, the cover configured to be removed by the user before applying the infusion part.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a packing for an infusion set. An infusion set for intermittent or continuous administration of a therapeutical substance, such as insulin, comprises an infusion part having a cannula penetrating the skin of a patient and a connector which connects the infusion part with a medical device such as an adaptor for a syringe or an insulin pump. The insertion of the infusion part will be performed with an insertion needle which is delivered together with the infusion part under sterile conditions. The packaging comprises an impenetrable part (7) protecting the surroundings from the insertion needle and a removal part (8) which is to be removed by the user before applying the infusion part. The inner surface of the impenetrable part (7) is provided with means (7a) for releasable retaining at least a part of the infusion set.
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30 Claims
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1. Packaging for an infusion set comprising an infusion part and a needle hub, the needle hub including an insertion needle, the packaging comprising:
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a support part for holding the infusion part and the needle hub, an impenetrable part at least partially surrounding the infusion part and protecting the surroundings from the insertion needle, the impenetrable part comprising a retainer on an inner surface of the impenetrable part for releasably retaining at least a part of the infusion set; and a removable cover covering at least a portion of an opening defined in the packaging, the cover configured to be removed by the user before applying the infusion part. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30)
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24. A method for preparing application of an infusion set comprising an infusion part and a needle hub the needle hub comprising an insertion needle, the method comprising:
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removing a removable cover of a packaging, the packaging having a support part for holding the infusion part and the needle hub and an impenetrable part, the impenetrable part at least partially surrounding the infusion part and protecting the surroundings from the insertion needle, fastening a device to the needle hub, removing the infusion set from the impenetrable part of the packaging by pulling the device, and placing a proximal end of the infusion set against the skin of the user. - View Dependent Claims (25, 27, 28)
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26. A method for preparing application of an infusion set comprising an infusion part and a needle hub where the needle hub comprising an insertion needle, the method comprising:
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removing a removable cover of a packaging, the packaging having a support part for holding the infusion part and the needle hub and an impenetrable part, the impenetrable part at least partially surrounding the infusion part and protecting the surroundings from the insertion needle fastening a device to the needle hub, removing the infusion set from the impenetrable part of the packaging and removing a release layer covering an adhesive provided on a proximal side of the infusion set by pulling the device, placing a proximal end of the infusion set against the skin of the user.
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