ANALYTE MEASURING DEVICE
First Claim
1. A device for subcutaneous monitoring of glucose levels, comprising a housing, a sensor, and a biointerface layer for promoting adequate microcirculatory delivery of glucose and oxygen to the sensor, wherein the biointerface layer is configured to maintain sufficient fluid flow to the sensor for glucose measurement thereby.
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Abstract
An implantable analyte-measuring device including a membrane adapted to promote vascularization and/or interfere with barrier cell layer formation. The membrane includes any combination of materials, architecture, and bioactive agents that facilitate analyte transport to provide long-term in vivo performance of the implantable analyte-measuring device.
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10 Claims
- 1. A device for subcutaneous monitoring of glucose levels, comprising a housing, a sensor, and a biointerface layer for promoting adequate microcirculatory delivery of glucose and oxygen to the sensor, wherein the biointerface layer is configured to maintain sufficient fluid flow to the sensor for glucose measurement thereby.
- 7. A device for subcutaneous monitoring of glucose levels, comprising a housing and a sensor, the sensor comprising an angiogenic layer for promoting adequate microcirculatory delivery of glucose and oxygen to the sensor, wherein the angiogenic layer further comprises an anti-inflammatory agent.
- 9. A device for subcutaneous monitoring of glucose levels, comprising a housing and a sensor, the sensor comprising an angiogenic layer for promoting adequate microcirculatory delivery of glucose and oxygen to the sensor, wherein the angiogenic layer further comprises an anti-infective agent.
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