Patent ID: 11911073
Assignee: ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE HOLDINGS AG
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 7:
8. A biosensor inserter configured to insert a biosensor, comprising:
a push member including a push element;
a contact member translatable relative to the push member, the contact member including a latch;
a transmitter carrier translatable relative to the contact member and arranged to support a transmitter and sensor assembly of the biosensor inserter;
a pivot member coupled to the transmitter carrier at a laterally-extending member and configured to rotate therearound, the pivot member including a latch end arranged to engage the push element and the latch; and
an insertion device drivable by the pivot member to insert the biosensor,
wherein the insertion device comprises a body portion, and wherein the body portion comprises at least one leg engaging and contacting the pivot member,
wherein during insertion of the biosensor in a first portion of a stroke, the pivot member is prevented from rotating via the latch, and
wherein during insertion of the biosensor in a second portion of the stroke, the pivot member translates past the latch, thereby allowing the pivot member to rotate about the laterally-extending member and retract the insertion device.