Patent ID: 7147623

Claim:
An infusion set comprising: an infusion device having a housing comprising an opening and a soft cannula extending from the housing and being in flow communication with the opening, the soft cannula having an outer tip, an insertion device adapted to be releasably connected to the housing, the insertion device comprising a hub and a needle mounted thereon, the needle being adapted to extend through the opening and beyond the outer tip of the cannula when the insertion device is connected to the housing, the needle being at the outer end adapted for facilitating puncturing, wherein the insertion device further comprises a shield member pivotally connected to said hub, and having at least one first position in which it covers the cannula and the protruding outer tip of the needle when the insertion device is connected to the housing, at least one second position allowing the cannula to be inserted into the body of a patient when the insertion device is connected to the housing, said shield member being movable upon removal of said insertion device from said housing to at least one third position in which said shield member covers the needle and the outer tip thereof.