On-body medical device securement

Abstract

Devices and methods for maintaining a medical device on-body are provided. Embodiments include medical device securement systems having first and second on-body securement elements. Also provided are systems and kits for use maintaining a medical device on-body.

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         32 . A method for positioning a device comprising a non-adhesive backing having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the non-adhesive backing comprises an adhesive forming an adhesive portion, and wherein the first surface also has a non-adhesive portion, the method comprising:
 positioning the non-adhesive portion over a medical device, wherein the non-adhesive portion is sized and configured so that the medical device is not contacted with the adhesive portion when the non-adhesive portion is positioned over the medical device.   
     
     
         33 . The method of  claim 32 , further comprising removing a release layer adjacent to the adhesive portion. 
     
     
         34 . The method of  claim 32 , further comprising removing a casting layer adjacent to the second surface of the non-adhesive backing. 
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 32 , wherein the adhesive portion is opaque. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 32 , wherein the non-adhesive portion comprises an opening and a transparent shield covering the opening. 
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 36 , wherein the transparent shield is compressible. 
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 32 , wherein the medical device includes one or more of sensor electronics, an RF receiver unit, a data monitoring device, an infusion device, or a remote control unit. 
     
     
         39 . A method, comprising:
 attaching a first side of a first securement element to a body part and a second side of the first securement element to an on-body control unit; and   placing a second securement element about the on-body control unit such that the on-body control unit is secured in place on the body part with the first securement element and the second securement element.   
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein the second securement element comprises:
 a first side and a second side;   a plurality of peelable release layers adjacent to the first side; and   a removable layer adjacent to the second side.   
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 40 , further comprising peeling away a first release layer with one or more other release layers still in contact with the second securement element. 
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 41 , further comprising removing the one or more other release layers after the second securement element is positioned around the on-body control unit. 
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 41 , further comprising removing the removable layer before or after removal of the one or more other release layers. 
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein the second securement element includes a hole configured to be positioned over the sensor electronics. 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein the second side of the second securement element is opposite the first side of the second securement element. 
     
     
         46 . The method of  claim 39 , further comprising using a fastening strap to tighten the second securement element. 
     
     
         47 . The method of  claim 39 , further comprising providing mild compression of the body part by the second securement element so that the second securement element does not readily slip off. 
     
     
         48 . A method, comprising:
 securing to a skin surface sensor electronics having a housing and a sensor extending from the housing; and   positioning a device over a portion of the housing, wherein the device comprises a non-adhesive backing having a first surface and a second surface, and an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of the first surface to form an adhesive portion, wherein a non-adhesive portion is also present on the first surface, the non-adhesive portion positionable over a medical device and sized and configured so that the medical device is not contacted with the adhesive portion when the non-adhesive portion is positioned over the medical device, the non-adhesive portion including an opening and a transparent shield covering the opening.   
     
     
         49 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein the device includes one of a patch, arm band, or strap. 
     
     
         50 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein the transparent shield is compressible. 
     
     
         51 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein the adhesive portion is opaque.