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Infusion device with needle shield

  • US 20030225374A1
  • Filed: 02/11/2003
  • Published: 12/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An infusion set comprising:

  • an infusion device (100) having a housing (110) comprising an opening (113) and a soft cannula (150) extending from the housing and being in flow communication with the opening, the soft cannula having an outer tip, an insertion device (200) adapted to be releasably connected to the housing, the insertion device comprising a hub (210) and a needle (250) mounted thereon, the needle being adapted to extend through the opening and beyond the outer tip (151) of the cannula when the insertion device is connected to the housing. the needle being at the outer end (251) adapted for facilitating puncturing, wherein the insertion device further comprises a shield member (230) having a position in which it covers the cannula and the protruding outer tip of the needle when the insertion device is connected to the housing, a position allowing the cannula to be inserted when the insertion device is connected to the housing, and a position in which the shield covers the needle and the outer tip thereof when the insertion device has been removed from the housing.

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