Medtronic Minimed, Inc.

James Shallenberger

Sarnath Chattaraj

Poonam S Gulati

Kiem H Dang

The present invention describes improved systems and methods for attaching external medical devices to the body of a patient using a multilayer attachment apparatus. Medical devices that require attachment to the body, including monitoring devices, drug-infusing devices and the like, can utilize embodiments of the attachment apparatus and method described herein. Embodiments of the invention include new adhesive and hook and loop attachment mechanisms and methods for using embodiments of the multilayer attachment apparatus to attach medical device and/or medical device components to the body.

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Granada Hills, CA, United States of America

James Shallenberger