Systems, methods and devices for adjusting the insertion depth of a cannula associated with a portable therapeutic device
First Claim
1. A system for adjusting an insertion depth of a cannula associated with a portable therapeutic device, the system comprising:
- a mounting unit securable to the skin of a patient and having a mounting base and a well defining a passageway through the mounting base, the well comprising a first part and a second part displaceable relative to the first part; and
a cannula unit including a cannula subcutaneously insertable through the well of the mounting unit,wherein the second part of the well and the cannula unit are configured and arranged to define a space therebetween for receiving an adjustment tool in the space to adjust an insertion depth of the cannula within the body of the patient.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and devices are described herein for adjusting the insertion depth of a cannula associated with a portable therapeutic device within the body of a patient. The systems may include a mounting unit securable to the skin of the patient and having a mounting base and a well defining a passageway through the mounting base and a cannula unit including a cannula subcutaneously insertable through the well of the mounting unit. The well may have an adjustable height and/or adjustable anchoring mechanisms that allow for varying and customized insertion depths of the cannula within the body of the patient.
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23 Claims
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1. A system for adjusting an insertion depth of a cannula associated with a portable therapeutic device, the system comprising:
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a mounting unit securable to the skin of a patient and having a mounting base and a well defining a passageway through the mounting base, the well comprising a first part and a second part displaceable relative to the first part; and a cannula unit including a cannula subcutaneously insertable through the well of the mounting unit, wherein the second part of the well and the cannula unit are configured and arranged to define a space therebetween for receiving an adjustment tool in the space to adjust an insertion depth of the cannula within the body of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system for adjusting an insertion depth of an insertable element associated with a portable therapeutic device, the system comprising:
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a mounting unit securable to the skin of a patient and having a mounting base and a well defining a passageway through the mounting base, the well comprising a first part and a second part displaceable relative to the first part; and a cartridge unit including an insertable element for subcutaneous insertion through the well of the mounting unit, wherein the second part of the well and the cartridge unit are configured and arranged to define a space therebetween for receiving an adjustment tool in the space to adjust an insertion depth of the insertable element within the body of the patient.
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