Patent ID: 6830562
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
An injector device for transcutaneously placing a hollow cannula of a subcutaneous infusion set through the skin of a patient, comprising:a device housing having an elongated bore formed therein; a plunger slidably received within the bore movement between an advanced position and a retracted position, the plunger having an insertion needle substantially non-detachably secured thereto by a connection such that the insertion needle remains connected to the plunger is in the retracted position and the advanced position, said insertion needle for receiving and supporting the cannula of said subcutaneous infusion set in a position with the cannula oriented for transcutaneous placement upon movement of the plunger with said needle from the retracted position to the advanced position, a drive for urging the plunger with a controlled force and speed from the retracted position toward the advanced position to transcutaneous place said cannula of said subcutaneous infusion set received on said insertion needle, wherein said cannula is removable from the insertion needle secured to said plunger while maintaining the transucutaneous placement of the cannula.