TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR
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1. A transcutaneous analyte sensor, the sensor comprising:
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The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
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- 1. A transcutaneous analyte sensor, the sensor comprising:
- 11. A transcutaneous analyte sensor, the sensor comprising a distal portion and a proximal portion, wherein the distal portion is adapted to be inserted through a skin of a host, wherein at least a portion of the proximal portion is adapted to remain external to the host when the distal portion is inserted in the host, and wherein the sensor is configured to absorb movement between the proximal portion of the sensor and the distal portion of the sensor.
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20. A device configured for transcutaneous insertion into a host, the device comprising an in vivo portion and an ex vivo portion, wherein the device is configured to absorb motion, such that motion of the ex vivo portion does not substantially translate to the in vivo portion.
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