Names

• Cleo® 90 (Smiths Medical)

Features

• Introducer needle is removed, leaving a soft, teflon cannula in place
• Insert straight in
• Can be used by almost anyone, including people with very little body fat (6mm cannula)
• Disconnects at the insertion site
• 24" and 31" tubing (42" coming)
• 6mm and 9mm cannula lengths
• Audible "click" confirms connection
• All-in-one infusion set, inserter, and sharps disposal container
• "Flex-Attach" has eight positions for connector on body (full 360 degrees)

Advantages

• Easy insertion technique (straight in)
• Includes disposable inserter making insertions very easy
• Disconnect at the point of insertion
• Self-contained sterile insertion set and inserter is small and very easy to carry

Disadvantages

• Straight insertion may dislodge more easily than angles insertion for some people
• Manual insertion (you press) rather than spring loaded
• No clear window to view the point of insertion

Links

• Cleo® 90 web site

Cleo® 90 infusion set with bottom tape removed.

The Cleo® 90 infusion set viewed from the top.