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Oxygen enhancing membrane systems for implantable devices

  • US 20060189856A1
  • Filed: 04/25/2006
  • Published: 08/24/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An analyte sensing device configured for implantation into a tissue of a host, the device comprising:

  • an oxygen-utilizing source;

    a membrane system configured to provide at least one function selected from the group consisting of;

    protection of the device from a biological environment;

    diffusion resistance of an analyte;

    a catalyst for enabling an enzymatic reaction; and

    limitation of interfering species;

    wherein the membrane system comprises a polymer material with a high oxygen solubility, wherein the membrane system is adjacent to the oxygen-utilizing source.

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