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Implantable non-enzymatic electrochemical glucose sensor

  • US 5,387,327 A
  • Filed: 10/19/1992
  • Issued: 02/07/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/19/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An implantable unit adapted for delivering insulin in response to detection of blood glucose levels exceeding a predetermined set point, said unit comprising a non-reactive semiconductor measurement electrode, said electrode energized by an electrical power source and disposed within a sleeve member having an opening permitting glucose molecules to pass therethrough to said measurement electrode, but resisting the passage therethrough of molecules of predetermined greater size, said measurement electrode being connected to monitoring means for monitoring current density at said measurement electrode, in response to glucose molecules oxidation or glucose molecules reduction reactions at said measurement electrode, said monitored current density being translated into a blood glucose level by said monitoring means, said unit further including an insulin reservoir and insulin pump for delivering insulin from said reservoir to a patient in response to a signal from said monitoring means that the blood glucose level of said patient has exceeded said set point.

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