Medical Device Inserters and Processes of Inserting and Using Medical Devices
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1. A method, comprising:
- removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose a substantially cylindrical sleeve;
removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding sensor components; and
fitting the sensor components into the inserter.
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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, comprising:
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removing a substantially cylindrical cap from an inserter to expose a substantially cylindrical sleeve; removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding sensor components; and fitting the sensor components into the inserter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method, comprising:
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assembling an analyte monitoring device and an inserter, comprising; removing a substantially cylindrical cap from the inserter to expose a substantially cylindrical sleeve; removing a cover from a substantially cylindrical container holding sensor components, the sensor components including an analyte sensor fitted together with a sensor mount; and fitting the sensor components into the inserter; and actuating the inserter to adhere the sensor mount to a skin surface of a subject and advance the analyte sensor through the skin surface. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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