Analyte Monitoring Device and Methods of Use
First Claim
1. An insertion kit for inserting an electrochemical sensor into a patient, the insertion kit comprising:
- an inserter comprising a portion having a sharp structure adapted to support the sensor during insertion of the electrochemical sensor; and
an insertion gun having a port configured to accept the electrochemical sensor and the inserter, a driving mechanism for driving the inserter and the electrochemical sensor into the patient, and a retraction mechanism for removing the inserter from the patient while leaving at least a portion of the sensor within the patient.
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Abstract
An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. The sensor has, for example, a substrate, a recessed channel formed in the substrate, and conductive material disposed in the recessed channel to form a working electrode. The sensor control unit typically has a housing adapted for placement on skin and is adapted to receive a portion of an electrochemical sensor. The sensor control unit also includes two or more conductive contacts disposed on the housing and configured for coupling to two or more contact pads on the sensor. A transmitter is disposed in the housing and coupled to the plurality of conductive contacts for transmitting data obtained using the sensor. The display unit has a receiver for receiving data transmitted by the transmitter of the sensor control unit and a display coupled to the receiver for displaying an indication of a level of an analyte. The analyte monitor may also be part of a drug delivery system to alter the level of the analyte based on the data obtained using the sensor.
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10 Claims
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1. An insertion kit for inserting an electrochemical sensor into a patient, the insertion kit comprising:
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an inserter comprising a portion having a sharp structure adapted to support the sensor during insertion of the electrochemical sensor; and
an insertion gun having a port configured to accept the electrochemical sensor and the inserter, a driving mechanism for driving the inserter and the electrochemical sensor into the patient, and a retraction mechanism for removing the inserter from the patient while leaving at least a portion of the sensor within the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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