Patent ID: 9199034
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A drug delivery device, comprising: an elongate member defining a fluid passage and an opening in fluid communication with the fluid passage; an introducer needle disposable within the elongate member for insertion of the elongate member into a patient's skin; and a projection extending radially from the elongate member, wherein a portion of the elongate member extending axially from the projection to a distal end of the elongate member has a length sufficient to allow the distal end of the elongate member to reach subdermal tissue of a patient when the elongate member is inserted into the patient and the projection is in contact with an outer surface of skin of the patient, and the opening is positioned at a location along the elongate member such that the opening is disposed within a dermis of the patient when the elongate member is inserted into the patient and the projection is in contact with the outer surface of the skin of the patient; and wherein a portion of the elongate member between the opening and the distal end of the elongate member comprises a self-sealing material to seal the distal end of the elongate member subsequent to removal of the introducer needle.