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Implantable sensor

  • US 20020128546A1
  • Filed: 11/08/2001
  • Published: 09/12/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A blood glucose detector for implantation within a blood vessel, comprising:

  • at least two supports, each having a first side for contacting the wall of the vessel and a second side for facing radially inwardly toward the center of the vessel;

    and a sensor located between at least two supports and having a sensing surface thereon;

    wherein the sensing surface is spaced radially inwardly from the first side by a distance of at least about 0.2 mm, such that the velocity of blood in the vessel inhibits obstruction of the sensing surface.

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