SENSORS FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE MONITORING, AND RELATED METHODS
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1. A method of making a sensor device configured for implantation in a host without use of an inserter, the method comprising:
- forming a piercing tip on a sensor unit, the sensor unit including a sensor body, at least one electrode, and a membrane covering at least a portion of the at least one electrode;
wherein the membrane is applied to the sensor unit prior to forming the piercing tip on the sensor unit.
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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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1. A method of making a sensor device configured for implantation in a host without use of an inserter, the method comprising:
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forming a piercing tip on a sensor unit, the sensor unit including a sensor body, at least one electrode, and a membrane covering at least a portion of the at least one electrode; wherein the membrane is applied to the sensor unit prior to forming the piercing tip on the sensor unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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