Flexible Mounting Unit and Cover for a Medical Device

• US 20110060196A1
• Filed: 08/31/2010
• Published: 03/10/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Incorporated (Abbott Laboratories)
• Original Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Incorporated (Abbott Laboratories)
• Inventors: Stafford, Gary Ashley
• Application Number:
  US12/873,302
• Publication Number:
  US 20110060196A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/309
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0002 Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network A61B5/07 takes precedence; transmission systems for measured values G08C; transmission H04B; transmission of digital information H04L; wireless communication networks H04W
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6833 Adhesive patches

Abstract

Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an adhesive mounting unit that is formed from a nonwoven polymeric material that is breathable, flexible, waterproof and durable. Additionally, the adhesive mounting unit of the present disclosure includes a retention mechanism that is insert molded directly into or on the mounting unit such that the mounting unit and retention mechanism form a single unitary structure.

Claims

1. A mounting unit, comprising:

a contoured patch formed of a nonwoven polymeric material having a flexible body with an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface has a seat in a depressed configuration with respect to the upper surface; and

a retention mechanism disposed in the seat, wherein the retention mechanism is coupled to the body such that the retention mechanism and the flexible body form a single unitary structure, and wherein the retention mechanism is configured to releaseably engage a medical device.

2. The mounting unit of claim 1, wherein the medical device is a transmitter.

3. The mounting unit of claim 1, wherein the medical device is a sensor.

4. The mounting unit of claim 1, wherein the medical device is an integrated sensor assembly.

5. The mounting unit of claim 1, wherein the retention mechanism is insert molded into the seat.

6. The mounting unit of claim 1, wherein the patch is a transdermal patch.

7. The mounting unit of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive disposed at least partially on the lower surface of the mounting unit.

8. The mounting unit of claim 1, further comprising a medicament disposed at least partially on the lower surface of the mounting unit.

9. A mounting unit, comprising:

a contoured patch having a flexible body with an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface has a seat in a depressed configuration with respect to the upper surface and a retention mechanism disposed in the seat such that the retention mechanism and the flexible body form a single unitary structure, wherein the retention mechanism is configured to releaseably retain a medical device, and further wherein the upper surface includes a retention seal disposed on the upper surface; and

a cover configured substantially enclose the medical device and engage the retention seal disposed on the upper surface of the mounting unit.

10. The mounting unit of claim 9, wherein the cover includes a fastener configured to engage the seal.

11. The mounting unit of claim 9, wherein the cover is formed from a radio frequency conductive material.

12. The mounting unit of claim 9, wherein the cover includes a radio frequency transmission booster.

13. The mounting unit of claim 12, wherein the radio frequency transmission booster includes an antenna disposed within the material of the cover.

14. The mounting unit of claim 12, wherein the radio frequency transmission booster is insert molded into the cover.

15. The mounting unit of claim 9, wherein the medical device is an integrated sensor assembly.

16. The mounting unit of claim 9, wherein the medical device is a non-integrated sensor assembly.

17. The mounting unit of claim 9, wherein the medical device is a transmitter.

18. The mounting unit of claim 9, wherein the body is comprised of a nonwoven polymeric material.

19. The mounting unit of claim 18, wherein the nonwoven polymeric material is a styrenic block copolymer.

20. The mounting unit of claim 9, wherein the retention mechanism includes at least one protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface of the body.