ICU Medical‘s patent involves subcutaneous insertion systems with a surface device applied to a patient’s skin and an insertion system for subcutaneous insertion of a cannula. The system includes a central hub, subcutaneous element, and septum for oblique needle insertion. GlobalData’s report on ICU Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on ICU Medical, Wearable infusion devices was a key innovation area identified from patents. ICU Medical's grant share as of May 2024 was 40%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Subcutaneous insertion system with angled cannula insertion
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11998727B2) discloses an innovative insertion site designed to improve the accuracy of deploying a subcutaneous element in a patient. The insertion site features a patient-side surface, a central hub with a side aperture, a subcutaneous element angled with respect to the surface, and a septum aligned orthogonally to the patient-side surface. This configuration allows an insertion needle to enter the subcutaneous element at an oblique angle, enhancing the likelihood of proper placement in the subcutaneous layer.
The patent claims cover various aspects of the insertion site, including the angle of the subcutaneous element, the design of the patient-side surface, the presence of a finger tab for easy removal, and the ability to communicate wirelessly with external devices. Additionally, the method outlined in the patent details the steps for deploying the subcutaneous element at the acute angle to optimize its placement. With potential applications in infusion sets, analyte sensors, and patch pumps, this patented technology offers a promising solution for more accurate and efficient subcutaneous delivery systems in medical settings.
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