SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING A CONTINUOUS ANALYTE SENSOR TO A HOST
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1. An adhesive pad system for securing a continuous analyte sensor assembly to skin of a host, the system comprising:
- a housing configured to receive a sensor electronics unit;
an adhesive layer configured to adhere to a host'"'"'s skin, the adhesive layer having an upper surface and an undersurface, wherein the undersurface of the adhesive layer includes an adhesive material configured to adhere the adhesive layer to the skin of the host; and
a cushioning layer configured to adhere to the adhesive layer, the cushioning layer having an upper surface and an undersurface, wherein the undersurface of the cushioning layer includes an adhesive material configured to adhere the cushioning layer to the upper surface of the adhesive layer, the cushioning layer further having a first thickness.
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Abstract
Adhesive pad systems that provide longer lasting adherence of the mounting unit to the host'"'"'s skin are provided. Some systems include a reinforcing overlay that at least partially covers the adhesive pad. The reinforcing overlay may be removable without disturbing the sensor so that the overlay may be replaceable.
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1. An adhesive pad system for securing a continuous analyte sensor assembly to skin of a host, the system comprising:
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a housing configured to receive a sensor electronics unit; an adhesive layer configured to adhere to a host'"'"'s skin, the adhesive layer having an upper surface and an undersurface, wherein the undersurface of the adhesive layer includes an adhesive material configured to adhere the adhesive layer to the skin of the host; and a cushioning layer configured to adhere to the adhesive layer, the cushioning layer having an upper surface and an undersurface, wherein the undersurface of the cushioning layer includes an adhesive material configured to adhere the cushioning layer to the upper surface of the adhesive layer, the cushioning layer further having a first thickness. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An adhesive pad system for securing a continuous analyte sensor assembly to skin of a host, the system comprising:
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a housing configured to receive a sensor electronics unit; an adhesive pad having an upper surface and an undersurface, wherein the housing is secured to the upper surface of the adhesive pad, and wherein the undersurface of the adhesive pad includes an adhesive material configured to adhere the adhesive pad to the skin of the host; and an adhesive layer having an upper surface, an undersurface, and a central opening configured to allow at least a portion of the housing to protrude therefrom, wherein the undersurface of the overlay includes an adhesive material configured to adhere the overlay to the adhesive pad and to the skin of the host, wherein the overlay has a larger perimeter dimension than the adhesive pad, such that the overlay extends outwardly on all sides from a periphery of the adhesive pad when the overlay is positioned over the adhesive pad with the housing protruding through the central opening, and wherein a first portion of the overlay adheres to the adhesive pad and a second portion of the overlay adheres to the skin of the host. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for securing a continuous analyte sensor assembly to skin of a host, the method comprising:
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securing the continuous analyte sensor assembly to the skin of the host, wherein the continuous analyte sensor assembly comprises a continuous analyte sensor, an adhesive pad, and a housing configured to receive a sensor electronics unit, wherein the adhesive pad comprises an upper surface and an undersurface, wherein the housing is secured to the upper surface of the adhesive pad, and wherein the undersurface of the adhesive pad includes an adhesive material configured to adhere the adhesive pad to the skin of the host; and applying a reinforcing overlay to the adhesive pad and to the skin, wherein the overlay comprises a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the overlay includes an upper surface, an undersurface, and a central opening configured to allow at least a portion of the housing to protrude therefrom, wherein the undersurface of the overlay includes an adhesive material configured to adhere the overlay to the adhesive pad and to the skin of the host, wherein the overlay has a larger perimeter dimension than the adhesive pad, such that the overlay extends outwardly on all sides from a periphery of the adhesive pad when the overlay is positioned over the adhesive pad with the housing protruding through the central opening, and wherein a first portion of the overlay adheres to the adhesive pad and a second portion of the overlay adheres to the skin of the host. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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