Patent ID: 6123690
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
A subcutaneous infusion device comprising:a housing;a flow channel within the housing;a cannula extending from the housing and being in flow communication with the flow channel;a connector having a needle and adapted for delivery of fluid into the flow channel;a guide element for guiding the connector with the needle into a correct position in relation to the housing;said housing and said connector having respective guide surfaces arranged on a portion thereof and forming said guide means;said guide surface on said housing defining a recessed portion of said housing extending along said flow channel;said guide surface on said connector extending along said needle;said guide surfaces including means for interlocking said connector and said housing upon insertion of said connector portion in said recessed portion;said connector portion includes an elongate flexible element having a barb;said recessed portion having a locking edge for interacting with said barb on the elongate flexible element; andwherein the elongated flexible element is placed so as to cover the needle in order to prevent injury thereby.