Becton, Dickinson and Company
Single step removal of cannula guard and adhesive liner in medical device

Abstract:

A medical device includes a body and a cannula extending from the body, for insertion into a patient's skin. The medical device also includes a guard covering the cannula, an adhesive for securing the medical device to the patient's skin, and an adhesive liner covering the adhesive. The guard is connected to the adhesive liner to enable conjoint and at least partial removal of the guard and the adhesive liner.