Device and method for determining analyte levels
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1. An implantable device for measuring an analyte in a biological fluid, the device comprising:
- a sensor body comprising a sensor and electronics configured to measure the analyte; and
an angiogenic layer disposed on at least a portion of the sensor, wherein the sensor comprises an optical sensing mechanism or an acoustic sensing mechanism.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for determining analyte levels are described. The devices and methods allow for the implantation of analyte-monitoring devices, such as glucose monitoring devices that result in the delivery of a dependable flow of blood to deliver sample to the implanted device. The devices include unique architectural arrangement in the sensor region that slows accurate date to be obtained over long periods of time.
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1. An implantable device for measuring an analyte in a biological fluid, the device comprising:
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a sensor body comprising a sensor and electronics configured to measure the analyte; and
an angiogenic layer disposed on at least a portion of the sensor, wherein the sensor comprises an optical sensing mechanism or an acoustic sensing mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18)
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13. An implantable device for measuring an analyte in a biological fluid, the device comprising:
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a sensor body comprising a sensor and electronics configured to measure the analyte; and
an angiogenic layer disposed on at least a portion of the sensor, wherein the angiogenic layer comprises a biostable material selected from the group consisting of hydrophilic polyvinylidene fluoride, mixed cellulose esters, ePTFE, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, polysulfone, polyethersulfone, cellulose acetate, nylon, polycarbonate, and polymethylmethacrylate. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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