Medical Device Inserters and Processes of Inserting and Using Medical Devices
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1. A method of inserting an analyte sensor, comprising:
- positioning a distal end of an inserter on a skin surface;
applying force on the inserter without compressing a preloaded spring included in the inserter to displace an analyte monitoring assembly from a first position within the inserter to a second position, wherein with no additional user action;
at least a portion of an analyte sensor is brought into contact with interstitial fluid under the skin surface; and
a sharp carrier is disengaged within the inserter permitting expansion of the spring to withdraw an introducer sharp from the analyte sensor and the skin.
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Abstract
An apparatus for insertion of a medical device in the skin of a subject is provided, as well as methods of inserting medical devices.
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1. A method of inserting an analyte sensor, comprising:
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positioning a distal end of an inserter on a skin surface; applying force on the inserter without compressing a preloaded spring included in the inserter to displace an analyte monitoring assembly from a first position within the inserter to a second position, wherein with no additional user action; at least a portion of an analyte sensor is brought into contact with interstitial fluid under the skin surface; and a sharp carrier is disengaged within the inserter permitting expansion of the spring to withdraw an introducer sharp from the analyte sensor and the skin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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