Analyte sensor
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1. A method for sterilizing an implantable analyte sensor, the method comprising:
- exposing the implantable analyte sensor to variable frequency microwaves or ethylene oxide gas, whereby the implantable analyte sensor is sterilized.
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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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1. A method for sterilizing an implantable analyte sensor, the method comprising:
exposing the implantable analyte sensor to variable frequency microwaves or ethylene oxide gas, whereby the implantable analyte sensor is sterilized.
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2. A method for sterilizing an implantable analyte sensor, the method comprising:
exposing the implantable analyte sensor to variable frequency microwaves, whereby the implantable analyte sensor is sterilized. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for sterilizing an implantable analyte sensor, the method comprising:
exposing an implantable analyte sensor to ethylene oxide gas, whereby the implantable analyte sensor is sterilized. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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