Sensor Inserter Assembly
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Abstract
An analyte monitor includes a sensor, a sensor control unit, and a display unit. 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, such as blood glucose. An inserter having a retractable introducer is provided for subcutaneously implanting the sensor in a predictable and reliable fashion.
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21 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. 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; wherein the 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 motion provided by a user. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. 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. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. 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 the mounting unit is coupled with a plurality of conductive contacts disposed on the electronics unit body. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. 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 (21)
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