Patent ID: 6572586
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: A61M,Y10S

Abstract:
An infusion set, comprising:a cannula housing adapted for mounting onto a person's skin, said cannula housing having a locking element positioned thereon; the cannula housing being adapted for connection to a cannula extending therefrom; a needle housing adapted for connection to the cannula housing, the needle housing having at least a first flexible sidewall and a resilient band connected to the sidewall for deformation upon deflection of the sidewall, the resilient band being lockably engageable with the locking element to thereby secure the housings together, the resilient band being releasable from the locking element upon deflection of the sidewall to thereby deform the resilient band out of locking engagement with the locking element; and a hollow needle connected to the needle housing for delivering fluid to the cannula from a fluid source.