Analyte sensor
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1. A system configured to control use of a medical device, the system comprising:
- a reusable device and at least one single-use device, the single-use device being associated with the reusable device; and
a hardware key comprising a memory with information stored therein, wherein the hardware key is configured to operatively connect to the reusable device and to transmit at least a portion of the information to the reusable device.
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Abstract
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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28 Claims
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1. A system configured to control use of a medical device, the system comprising:
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a reusable device and at least one single-use device, the single-use device being associated with the reusable device; and
a hardware key comprising a memory with information stored therein, wherein the hardware key is configured to operatively connect to the reusable device and to transmit at least a portion of the information to the reusable device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of limiting use of a medical device, the method comprising:
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providing a hardware key associated with a single-use device, wherein the hardware key is configured to control an amount of time over which data is obtained from the single-use device; and
providing a reusable device comprising a port for connecting the hardware key thereto. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A sensor system configured to measure an analyte concentration in a host, the system comprising:
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at least one sensor configured to be implanted in a host and configured to measure an analyte concentration in a tissue of the host;
a receiver operatively connectable to the sensor and configured to provide analyte data representative of an analyte concentration in the host; and
a hardware key configured to connect to the receiver, wherein the hardware key comprises information selected from the group consisting of manufacturing information, calibration information, identification information, expiration information, duration information, insertion information, and combinations thereof. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28)
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