Flexible Mounting Unit and Cover for a Medical Device
Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an adhesive mounting unit that is formed from a nonwoven polymeric material that is breathable, flexible, waterproof and durable. Additionally, the adhesive mounting unit of the present disclosure includes a retention mechanism that is insert molded directly into or on the mounting unit such that the mounting unit and retention mechanism form a single unitary structure.
1 . A mounting unit, comprising:
a contoured patch formed of a nonwoven polymeric material having a flexible body with an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface has a seat in a depressed configuration with respect to the upper surface; and
a retention mechanism disposed in the seat, wherein the retention mechanism is coupled to the body such that the retention mechanism and the flexible body form a single unitary structure, and wherein the retention mechanism is configured to releaseably engage a medical device.
2 . The mounting unit of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is a transmitter.
3 . The mounting unit of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is a sensor.
4 . The mounting unit of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is an integrated sensor assembly.
5 . The mounting unit of claim 1 , wherein the retention mechanism is insert molded into the seat.
6 . The mounting unit of claim 1 , wherein the patch is a transdermal patch.
7 . The mounting unit of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive disposed at least partially on the lower surface of the mounting unit.
8 . The mounting unit of claim 1 , further comprising a medicament disposed at least partially on the lower surface of the mounting unit.
9 . A mounting unit, comprising:
a contoured patch having a flexible body with an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface has a seat in a depressed configuration with respect to the upper surface and a retention mechanism disposed in the seat such that the retention mechanism and the flexible body form a single unitary structure, wherein the retention mechanism is configured to releaseably retain a medical device, and further wherein the upper surface includes a retention seal disposed on the upper surface; and
a cover configured substantially enclose the medical device and engage the retention seal disposed on the upper surface of the mounting unit.
10 . The mounting unit of claim 9 , wherein the cover includes a fastener configured to engage the seal.
11 . The mounting unit of claim 9 , wherein the cover is formed from a radio frequency conductive material.
12 . The mounting unit of claim 9 , wherein the cover includes a radio frequency transmission booster.
13 . The mounting unit of claim 12 , wherein the radio frequency transmission booster includes an antenna disposed within the material of the cover.
14 . The mounting unit of claim 12 , wherein the radio frequency transmission booster is insert molded into the cover.
15 . The mounting unit of claim 9 , wherein the medical device is an integrated sensor assembly.
16 . The mounting unit of claim 9 , wherein the medical device is a non-integrated sensor assembly.
17 . The mounting unit of claim 9 , wherein the medical device is a transmitter.
18 . The mounting unit of claim 9 , wherein the body is comprised of a nonwoven polymeric material.
19 . The mounting unit of claim 18 , wherein the nonwoven polymeric material is a styrenic block copolymer.
20 . The mounting unit of claim 9 , wherein the retention mechanism includes at least one protrusion extending upwardly from the upper surface of the body.