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Implantable, retrievable sensors and immunosensors

  • US 20030114735A1
  • Filed: 08/09/2002
  • Published: 06/19/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An analyte detector for implantation within a blood vessel, comprising:

  • a support, 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 on the support and having a sensing surface thereon;

    wherein the sensing surface is configured such that the velocity of blood in the vessel inhibits obstruction of the sensing surface; and

    a snareable member connected to the sensor or the support, wherein the snareable member is configured to allow for removal of the sensor in a catheterization procedure.

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