TRANSCUTANEOUS ANALYTE SENSOR
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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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25 Claims
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14. A method for inserting a transcutaneous analyte sensor into a host using an applicator, the method comprising the steps of:
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pushing on a first component of an applicator for inserting a transcutaneous analyte sensor into a host, so as to insert an introducer and the sensor into the skin of the host; and pulling on a second component of the applicator so as to retract the introducer from the skin of the host, while leaving the sensor in the host;
whereinthe first component and the second component of the applicator are configured to interact so as to enable insertion of the sensor and retraction of the introducer using a single continuous motion provided by a user. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for inserting a transcutaneous analyte sensor into a host using an applicator, the method comprising the steps of:
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placing an applicator system against a skin of a host, the applicator system comprising a housing configured for placement against the skin of the host, a sensor configured for transcutaneous placement through the skin of a host, and an applicator configured for inserting the sensor through the housing and into the skin of the host; and inserting the sensor into the host by applying a torque to a component of the applicator.
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23. A method of using an electrochemical sensor, the method comprising:
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adhering a mounting unit to a skin of a patient, wherein the mounting unit comprises an applicator coupled thereto, the applicator having an electrochemical sensor disposed therein;
inserting an electrochemical sensor into the skin of the patient using the applicator;releasing the applicator; and coupling an electronics unit body to the mounting unit, whereby a plurality of conductive contacts disposed on the mounting unit are coupled with a plurality of conductive contacts disposed on the electronics unit body.
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24. A method, comprising the step of:
retaining an analyte sensor within an introducer during the sensor insertion into a patient such that the sensor is positioned at a relatively fixed position with respect to the introducer. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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