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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ANALYTE LEVELS

  • US 20150087943A1
  • Filed: 11/25/2014
  • Published: 03/26/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/1997
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable device for measuring an analyte in a biological fluid, comprising:

  • a) a housing comprising an electronic circuit; and

    b) a sensor operably connected to said electronic circuit of said housing, said sensor comprising;

    i) a member for determining the amount of glucose in a biological sample;

    ii) a bioprotective membrane, said bioprotective membrane positioned more distal to said housing than said glucose determining member and substantially impermeable to macrophages; and

    iii) an angiogenic layer, said angiogenic layer positioned more distal to said housing than said bioprotective membrane.

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