SENSORS FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE MONITORING, AND RELATED METHODS
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Abstract
Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. The sensor devices can be used in conjunction with dissolvable needles configured for inserting the sensor devices into a host. Hardening agents for strengthening membranes on sensor devices are also provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided.
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33 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A sensor device for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, comprising:
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an in vivo portion configured for insertion under a host'"'"'s skin, wherein the in vivo portion comprises; a sensor comprising at least one electrode and a membrane covering at least a portion of the at least one electrode, wherein the sensor comprises a blunt distal end; and a biodegradable material surrounding the distal end of the sensor, wherein the biodegradable material degrades following insertion into the host; and an ex vivo portion configured to remain above the host'"'"'s skin surface after insertion of the in vivo portion, wherein the ex vivo portion is configured to receive direct pressure from a user for insertion of the in vivo portion of the sensor device, wherein the ex vivo portion comprises an adhesive configured to adhere the ex vivo portion to the host'"'"'s skin. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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