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Sensor cartridge and inserter

  • US 9,883,888 B2
  • Filed: 11/26/2014
  • Issued: 02/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sensor cartridge, comprising:

  • a sterile capsule;

    a sensor located within the sterile capsule;

    a sensor connector connected to the sensor in an initial position;

    an insertion needle located within the sterile capsule and adapted for inserting the sensor into a subject, wherein the sensor is located within the insertion needle;

    a sensor mounting unit for locking the sensor connector at a mounted position, the sensor mounting unit forming a bottom portion of the sterile capsule and comprising an adhesive surface configured for attaching to an exterior surface of the subject, wherein the sensor mounting unit is operable for receiving the sensor connector at the mounted position; and

    an actuator operable for actuating the insertion needle and for withdrawing the needle, wherein the actuating of the insertion needle moves the sensor connector from the initial position to the mounted position, thereby leaving the sensor within the subject, wherein the moving of the sensor connector from the initial position to the mounted position locks the sensor connector in the mounted position.

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