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Analyte Sensor Introducer and Methods of Use

  • US 20100249565A1
  • Filed: 06/07/2010
  • Published: 09/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of introducing a sensor, comprising:

  • aligning a tapered end of an introducer substantially onto a sensor insertion site of a patient by positioning a housing over the insertion site;

    piercing the skin at the sensor insertion site of the patient with the tapered end of the introducer with a drive mechanism coupled to the introducer;

    guiding a sensor with the introducer through the skin, the introducer including a segment for limiting the movement of the sensor when the sensor is guided through the skin;

    removing the introducer substantially completely from the patient while subcutaneously retaining at least a portion of the sensor in the patient; and

    detachably removing the drive mechanism from the housing.

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