Susan J Mcconnell

US Patent:

6537268, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Jun 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/335936

Inventors:

Scott R. Gibson - Granada Hills CA
Peter C. Lord - Valencia CA
Eric M. Lorenzen - Granada Hills CA
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA
John F. Gray - Woodland Hills CA
Robert W. Bosley - Cerritos CA

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61K 922

US Classification:

6048911, 604 93

Abstract:

Embodiments of medical infusion pumps are provided that include structural elements for providing sources of compliance within a fluid path within the pump. Some preferred embodiments provide implantable infusion pumps with compliance positioned between an exit port of a pumping mechanism and an outlet (e. g. an opening in a catheter) of the infusion pump. Other embodiments provide compliance in fluid path in proximity to entrance port of the pumping mechanism. Insertion of compliance in a flow path that is down stream of the pumping mechanism may aid in minimizing negative effects associated with attempting to force fluid through a restricted flow path that is further down-stream, such as that offered by a catheter or other outlet component. Insertion of compliance before the pumping mechanism may aid in reducing negative effects associated with an up stream restricted flow path, such as that which might be offered by a rigid filter located between the reservoir and the pumping mechanism. Several structural components, assemblies, or configurations may be used as sources of compliance.

US Patent:

6997907, Feb 14, 2006

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/371137

Inventors:

Jason H. Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery V. Funderburk - Fremont CA, US
April A. Marano - Manhattan CA, US
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/20
A61M 5/178

US Classification:

604157, 60416404

Abstract:

An insertion set for insertion through the skin of a patient includes at least one piercing member adapted to be secured to an insertion device and a set housing to be removable from the insertion device while maintaining installation of the insertion set. At least a portion of the at least one piercing member is insertable through the skin. The set housing is coupled to the at least one piercing member and is adapted so that it is shaped to fit an insertion device to orient the at least one piercing member for placement through the skin of at least a portion of the at least one piercing member at a predetermined angle relative to the skin to install the insertion set. The at least one piercing member is adapted to be retainable by the insertion device during removal from the insertion set.

US Patent:

7207974, Apr 24, 2007

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/370831

Inventors:

Jason H. Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery V. Funderburk - Fremont CA, US
April A. Marano - Manhattan CA, US
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/20

US Classification:

604136, 604137

Abstract:

An insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient, including: a device housing and a carrier body for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient. A driver urges the carrier body with a controlled force and speed to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set through the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure is removable from the insertion set while maintaining installation of the insertion set to the patient.

US Patent:

7329239, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

Feb 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/370436

Inventors:

Jason H. Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery V. Funderbunk - Fremont CA, US
April A. Marano - Manhattan Beach CA, US
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic Minimed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/20

US Classification:

604136

Abstract:

An insertion device and insertion set. The insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient includes a device housing, a carrier body and a driver. The carrier body is slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body also includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient upon movement of the carrier body from the retracted position to the advanced position. The driver is operatively coupled between the device housing and the carrier body to urge the carrier body with a controlled force and speed from the retracted position toward the advanced position to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set thorough the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure of the carrier body is removable from the insertion set while maintaining the installation of the insertion set to the patient.

US Patent:

8628498, Jan 14, 2014

Filed:

Jun 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/174123

Inventors:

Jason H. Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery V. Funderburk - Fremont CA, US
April A. Marano - Manhattan Beach CA, US
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA, US

Assignee:

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/34

US Classification:

60416412, 60416401

Abstract:

An insertion device and insertion set. The insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient includes a device housing, a carrier body and a driver. The carrier body is slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body also includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient upon movement of the carrier body from the retracted position to the advanced position. The driver is operatively coupled between the device housing and the carrier body to urge the carrier body with a controlled force and speed from the retracted position toward the advanced position to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set thorough the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure of the carrier body is removable from the insertion set while maintaining the installation of the insertion set to the patient.

US Patent:

20070156094, Jul 5, 2007

Filed:

Mar 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/687560

Inventors:

Jason Safabash - Los Angeles CA, US
Susan McConnell - Woodland Hills CA, US
Randy Adair - Valencia CA, US
Jeffery Funderburk - Fremont CA, US
April Marano - Manhattan Beach CA, US
Jeffrey Field - Camarillo CA, US

International Classification:

A61M 5/178

US Classification:

604164120

Abstract:

An insertion device and insertion set. The insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient includes a device housing, a carrier body and a driver. The carrier body is slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body also includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient upon movement of the carrier body from the retracted position to the advanced position. The driver is operatively coupled between the device housing and the carrier body to urge the carrier body with a controlled force and speed from the retracted position toward the advanced position to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set thorough the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure of the carrier body is removable from the insertion set while maintaining the installation of the insertion set to the patient.

US Patent:

62939254, Sep 25, 2001

Filed:

Dec 18, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/215356

Inventors:

Jason H. Safabash - Los Angeles CA
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA
Randy W. Adair - Valencia CA
Jeffery V. Funderburk - Fremont CA
April A. Marano - Manhattan Beach CA
Jeffrey F. Field - Camarillo CA

Assignee:

MiniMed Inc. - Northridge CA

International Classification:

A61M 520

US Classification:

604136

Abstract:

An insertion device and insertion set. The insertion device for inserting at least a portion of at least one piercing member of an insertion set through the skin of a patient includes a device housing, a carrier body and a driver. The carrier body is slidably received within the device housing for movement between an advanced position and a retracted position. The carrier body also includes a receiving structure to support the insertion set in a position with the at least one piercing member oriented for insertion through the skin of the patient at a predetermined angle relative to the skin of the patient upon movement of the carrier body from the retracted position to the advanced position. The driver is operatively coupled between the device housing and the carrier body to urge the carrier body with a controlled force and speed from the retracted position toward the advanced position to place at least a portion of the at least one piercing member of the insertion set thorough the skin of the patient to install the insertion set to the patient. The receiving structure of the carrier body is removable from the insertion set while maintaining the installation of the insertion set to the patient.

US Patent:

59578904, Sep 28, 1999

Filed:

Jun 9, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/871830

Inventors:

Alfred E. Mann - Sylmar CA
Magdi F. Habib - Valencia CA
Susan M. McConnell - Woodland Hills CA
William P. Van Antwerp - Valencia CA
Peter C. Lord - Santa Clarita CA

Assignee:

MiniMed Inc. - Sylmar CA

International Classification:

A61M 3700

US Classification:

604131

Abstract:

A medication infusion pump is provided for substantially constant flow delivery of a selected medication from a medication chamber through a catheter to a patient. The medication infusion pump comprises a compact housing adapted for implantation into the body of a patient, wherein the housing defines a hollow interior forming a medication chamber. An inlet port on the housing permits transcutaneous access to and filling of the medication chamber within the housing. A flexible propellant reservoir occupies a portion of the medication chamber volume and is filled with a selected fluid propellant to apply a substantially constant pressure to the medication for medication delivery with substantially constant flow through an elongated capillary tube and the catheter for administration to the patient. The capillary tube is spooled within the housing at the perimeter thereof in association with an annular filter of large surface area to prevent impurities and particulate from entering and potentially clogging the capillary tube. The inlet port also includes a click plate for providing a positive feedback indication of proper registration between the inlet port and a refill needle for refilling the medication chamber.