Abstract: A dosing unit for an ambulatory infusion device and a method of operation are disclosed. The dosing unit includes a stationary member, a movable member, and a plunger. The movable member and the stationary member, together, make a charging valve and a discharging valve. The plunger is located, at least in part, in a metering cavity of the movable member and the movable member is adapted to selectively couple and decouple a driving unit, such that, by operating the driving unit with the movable member being coupled with the driving unit, the movable member moves with the plunger to maintain a position of the plunger relative to the movable member along a displacement axis, and by operating the driving unit with the movable member being decoupled from the driving unit, the plunger is displaced while the position of the movable member is maintained.

Abstract: A flexible container for storing a liquid medicament comprises a container wall consisting of two wall sheets of flexible material that are sealed together is disclosed. The container may comprise a storage compartment for the liquid medicament, and an access opening on one of the wall sheets. The storage compartment and the access opening may be in fluid connection. The access opening is designed to be fluidly connected to an outer conduit system. An insert part may be arranged between the two wall sheets with positive locking, and may fluidly connect the storage compartment and the access opening.

Abstract: A flexible container for storing a liquid medicament and a device for the automated release of the liquid medicament from the flexible container are disclosed. The flexible container includes a wall and an access opening. The wall of the flexible container comprises two sheets of flexible material sealed together such that a storage volume intended to contain the liquid medicament is defined. The access opening provides a fluid connection to a conduit system in fluid connection with the storage volume via a fluid channel arranged between the storage volume and the access opening, wherein the fluid channel is formed by a cavity arranged on at least one of the two sheets.

Abstract: A dosing unit for an ambulatory infusion device and a method of operation are disclosed. The dosing unit includes a stationary member, a movable member, and a plunger. The movable member and the stationary member, together, make a charging valve and a discharging valve. The plunger is located, at least in part, in a metering cavity of the movable member and the movable member is adapted to selectively couple and decouple a driving unit, such that, by operating the driving unit with the movable member being coupled with the driving unit, the movable member moves with the plunger to maintain a position of the plunger relative to the movable member along a displacement axis, and by operating the driving unit with the movable member being decoupled from the driving unit, the plunger is displaced while the position of the movable member is maintained.

Abstract: A dosing unit for an ambulatory infusion device and a method of operation are disclosed. The dosing unit includes a stationary member, a movable member, and a plunger. The movable member and the stationary member, together, make a charging valve and a discharging valve. The plunger is located, at least in part, in a metering cavity of the movable member and the movable member is adapted to selectively couple and decouple a driving unit, such that, by operating the driving unit with the movable member being coupled with the driving unit, the movable member moves with the plunger to maintain a position of the plunger relative to the movable member along a displacement axis, and by operating the driving unit with the movable member being decoupled from the driving unit, the plunger is displaced while the position of the movable member is maintained.

Abstract: A device for filling a flexible container and a method thereof are disclosed. The device may include a pressurizing chamber and an evacuation chamber. A first displacement piston is sealingly and slideably arranged within the pressurizing chamber to define an inner volume within the pressurizing chamber that is fluidly connected to a pressurizing conduit. A second displacement piston is sealingly and slideably arranged within the evacuation chamber to define an inner volume within the evacuation chamber that is fluidly connected to an evacuation conduit. A reservoir adapter is fluidly connected to the pressurizing conduit and connects to a liquid reservoir. A container adapter is fluidly connected to the evacuation conduit and connects with a flexible container. A transfer conduit is fluidly connected to the reservoir adapter and the container adapter. A valve fluidly connects the container adapter to the evacuation conduit or the transfer conduit.

Abstract: An infusion set with a guiding needle, more particularly a laterally displaceable guiding needle.

Abstract: A device, kit, and method for transferring a liquid medicament from a supply container to a flexible reservoir container are disclosed. The device may comprise a compartment unit and an adapter unit. The compartment unit may have a sealingly closable chamber, arranged for housing the flexible reservoir container and for being fluidly connected with a pump mechanism. The adapter unit may have at least one transfer passage for transferring liquid from a supply container connected to the adapter unit to the flexible reservoir container, and a separator arranged in the transfer passage for separating gas bubbles from a liquid streaming through the transfer passage. The separator may be fluidly connected to the chamber.

Abstract: An insertion head for medical use, including a housing formed by two housing parts, a puncture needle and a flexible cannula supported by the puncture needle, wherein before use the puncture needle and cannula are arranged in a protected position inside the housing and can be deployed by gripping the housing parts and moving at least one of the parts relative to the other, wherein upon deployment the puncture needle and cannula can be inserted into the body of a patient, and wherein after insertion the puncture needle can be removed from the cannula by moving the housing and puncture needle away from the body counter to the direction of insertion, the puncture needle being automatically pivoted into a protected position in the housing.

Abstract: Devices for the automatic release of liquid medicaments are disclosed. In particular, a flexible container for storing a liquid medicament, a port for such a flexible container, and a device for the automated release of a liquid medicament are disclosed. A flexible container for storing a medicament comprises sealed top and bottom flexible sheets and at least one port mounted to a wall of the flexible container. The at least one port comprises a flange attached to the wall and an inner conduit connecting the inner storage volume and the exterior of the flexible container. The port comprises an adapter protruding through a hole in the top flexible sheet and a base plate having at least one drain channel connected to the inner conduit via an inner opening on the base plate. A device for the automated release of a medicament comprises at least one flexible container.

Abstract: An infusion device, an infusion set and a system and method involving one or the other and/or both, wherein the infusion device interacts with the infusion set, and/or wherein the device, set, system and method ensure that deviations from the therapeutically suitable operating state of an infusion set attached to the infusion device can be detected and rectified in an automated manner or with the assistance of the person using the infusion device.

Abstract: A catheter head, for introduction of a fluid into an organic tissue, including a cannula housing with a cannula, a connector element with a fluid inlet, a guide and a fixing device. The guide device has several selectable discrete rotational positions for positioning the connector element relative to the cannula housing about a longitudinal axis of the cannula. The connector element, positioned in a rotational position, is detachably connected to the cannula housing in the selected position by means of the fixing device.

Abstract: An insertion device for applying an infusion set to the body of a patient, wherein the device has two actuation members which have to be actuated simultaneously to trigger an insertion movement by which a cannula of the infusion set is introduced into the body and wherein, in some embodiments, one of the actuation members is a securing slide including a contact face to be placed on the body of the patient, the securing slide being actuated by the insertion device being pressed, via the contact face, against the body of the patient.

Abstract: An insertion aid for inserting a cannula of a catheter head into organic tissue, in particular a catheter head for administering a liquid active substance, wherein the insertion aid includes a guide needle that is fixed to a grip section for removably inserting and stabilising the cannula during insertion into the organic tissue and a needle shield, having at least two sections, which is secured in a pivotable manner to the grip section and which encases and shields the guide needle when the insertion aid is separated from the catheter head.

Abstract: An infusion set with a guiding needle, more particularly a laterally displaceable guiding needle.

Abstract: An arrangement for introducing a liquid into the body of a patient or for withdrawing a liquid from the body of a patient, including a first structural part carrying a cannula for positioning in the body of the patient, and a second structural part with a connection port for detachably coupling a conduit for supplying or withdrawing a liquid, wherein the first and second structural parts are connected, can be rotated relative to each another and in relative rotational positions form a channel for introducing a liquid from the conduit to the cannula or for withdrawing a liquid from the cannula to the conduit, and whereby movement of the conduit for coupling and uncoupling is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cannula.

Abstract: An insertion head for medical use, including a housing formed by two housing parts, a puncture needle and a flexible cannula supported by the puncture needle, wherein before use the puncture needle and cannula are arranged in a protected position inside the housing and can be deployed by gripping the housing parts and moving at least one of the parts relative to the other, wherein upon depolyment the puncture needle and cannula can be inserted into the body of a patient, and wherein after insertion the puncture needle can be removed from the cannula by moving the housing and puncture needle away from the body counter to the direction of insertion, the puncture needle being automatically pivoted into a protected position in the housing.

Abstract: An insertion device for inserting an injection needle into a tissue including a needle holder carrying the injection needle and a protection device for covering the injection needle after the removal thereof from the tissue wherein the needle holder is mounted to move along the needle axis in relation to the protection device and for insertion of the injection needle the needle holder and protection device are moved more closely together and wherein at least one catch is provided on at least one of the needle holder and protection device, which firmly engages the needle holder with the protection device in an extended relative position. The invention encompasses a catheter head having a base body, a flexible cannula extending from the base body and the insertion device with the protection device.

Abstract: An insertion device for inserting an injection needle into a tissue including a needle holder carrying the injection needle and a protection device for covering the injection needle after the removal thereof from the tissue wherein the needle holder is mounted to move along the needle axis in relation to the protection device and for insertion of the injection needle the needle holder and protection device are moved more closely together and wherein at least one catch is provided on at least one of the needle holder and protection device, which firmly engages the needle holder with the protection device in an extended relative position. The invention encompasses a catheter head having a base body, a flexible cannula extending from the base body and the insertion device with the protection device.

Abstract: An insertion aid for inserting a cannula of a catheter head into organic tissue, in particular a catheter head for administering a liquid active substance, wherein the insertion aid includes a guide needle that is fixed to a grip section for removably inserting and stabilising the cannula during insertion into the organic tissue and a needle shield, having at least two sections, which is secured in a pivotable manner to the grip section and which encases and shields the guide needle when the insertion aid is separated from the catheter head.