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Sensor inserter methods of use

  • US 7,582,059 B2
  • Filed: 09/06/2007
  • Issued: 09/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method, comprising:

  • providing an introducer sharp assembly configured to releasably receive a glucose sensor;

    positioning the introducer sharp assembly and the glucose sensor over an insertion site of the skin of a patient;

    driving at least portions of the introducer sharp assembly and the glucose sensor into the skin of the patient at the insertion site;

    releasing the glucose sensor from the introducer sharp assembly such that at least a portion of the glucose sensor remains in fluid contact with an interstitial fluid under the skin of the patient; and

    separating the introducer sharp assembly and the glucose sensor such that the introducer sharp assembly is entirely withdrawn from under the skin of the patient;

    wherein releasing the glucose sensor comprises using an adhesive member in cooperation with the sensor to release the glucose sensor from the introducer sharp assembly.

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