Preparation and maintenance of sensors
First Claim
1. A method of preparing a sensor for use comprising:
- providing an electrolyte solution to a sterilized packaging containingan electrochemical glucose sensor connected to a sensor activating circuit without compromising the sterilized packaging, the electrochemical glucose sensor comprising a working electrode and a glucose oxidase containing reagent layer covered by a glucose selective membrane configured to react with glucose to provide hydrogen peroxide about the electrode;
activating the sensor activating circuit; and
allowing the electrochemical glucose sensor reagent layer to stabilize, with respect to polarization, in the electrolyte solution.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described for preparing, maintaining, and stabilizing sensors. The apparatus and methods for preparing sensors for use are utilized in advance of the sensor being removed from a sealed, sterilized package. The apparatus include packaging materials having electrical circuits capable of stabilizing a sensor to prepare the sensor for use. The methods for preparing a sensor for use includes methods of providing a solution to a sterilized packaging that contains a sensor connected to a sensor activating circuit, activating the circuit, and allowing the sensor to stabilize. These methods can be performed without compromising the packaging. The apparatus for stabilizing a sensor that is in use include a circuit connectable to the sensor that provides a signal to the sensor that prevents the sensor from becoming destabilized when disconnected from a monitoring device.
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7 Claims
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1. A method of preparing a sensor for use comprising:
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providing an electrolyte solution to a sterilized packaging containing an electrochemical glucose sensor connected to a sensor activating circuit without compromising the sterilized packaging, the electrochemical glucose sensor comprising a working electrode and a glucose oxidase containing reagent layer covered by a glucose selective membrane configured to react with glucose to provide hydrogen peroxide about the electrode; activating the sensor activating circuit; and allowing the electrochemical glucose sensor reagent layer to stabilize, with respect to polarization, in the electrolyte solution. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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