Patent ID: 9215992
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a medical device; a sheath defining a distal surface for placement on a skin surface; a device support movable between a proximal position and a distal position that is closer to the skin surface, and adapted to support the medical device; a sharp for inserting the medical device under the skin surface and extending through a portion of the device support; a sharp support movable between the proximal position and the distal position that is closer to the skin surface and adapted to support the sharp; a handle movable between a proximal position and a distal position relative to the sheath and adapted to urge the device support and the sharp support from the proximal position to the distal position to insert the sharp under the skin surface; and a driver for advancing the sharp support towards the proximal position when the sharp support reaches the distal position;