摘要:
Improved implantable monitoring systems suitable for long-term in vivo use to measure the concentration of one or more prescribed substances, such as glucose are described herein. In particular, an implantable enzyme-based glucose monitoring system is described that includes at least one of the following: means for replenishing the enzyme solution as it is consumed by the enzymatic reaction; means for replenishing the electrolyte solution bathing the electrode assembly; and microprocessing means proximal the electrode assembly. In preferred embodiments a microprocessor assembly is hermetically associated with the substrate to which the electrode assembly is affixed. Further, the monitoring systems employ one or more reservoir systems in fluid communication with enzyme and electrolyte chambers wherein the enzyme and electrolyte solutions are used. In a further embodiment, the monitoring systems use enzyme and electrolyte reservoir bulbs in fluid communication with the enzyme and electrolyte reservoirs, respectively, and positioned near the skin surface, thereby providing ready access to the enzyme and electrolyte solutions without the need for explantation of the device. Further provided herein is an enzyme solution including microspheres in association with the enzyme; whereby the enzyme is immobilized by the microspheres and the microspheres are in a fluid, flowable solution. Also provided herein is a method of extending the useful life of an implantable enzyme-based monitoring system, which method includes providing means, within the system, to replenish the enzyme and/or electrolyte solution.
摘要:
An electrode measuring the presence of an analyte is described as one embodiment. The electrode includes a working conductor with an electrode reactive surface and a first reactive chemistry that is responsive to the analyte. The electrode further includes a first transport material that enables flux of the first analyte to the first reactive chemistry and a second transport material that supplies a reactant to the first reactive chemistry. Wherein the first reactive chemistry does not contact the electrode reactive surface while at least partially shadowing a portion of the electrode reactive surface.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having optimized elements and/or configurations of elements as well as methods for making and using such sensors. Typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide a dual insertion set for supplying a fluid to a body of a patient and for monitoring a body characteristic of the patient. Typical embodiments of the invention include a base, an infusion portion coupled to a first piercing member and a sensor portion coupled to a second piercing member. The infusion portion includes a cannula coupled to the first piercing member for supplying the fluid to a placement site. The sensor portion includes a sensor coupled to and extending from the base having at least one sensor electrode formed on a substrate and is coupled to the second piercing member in a manner that allows the sensor to be inserted at the placement site. The base is arranged to secure the dual insertion set to skin of the patient. Typically the first and second piercing members are arranged such that when the first and second piercing members are operatively coupled to the base, they are disposed in a spatial orientation designed to inhibit sensor interference that may be caused by compounds present in fluids infused through the cannula.
摘要:
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems, methods and/or devices for calibrating sensor data to be used in estimating a blood glucose concentration. A relationship between sensor signal values and reference readings may be used to estimate a relationship between sensor signal values and measurements of blood glucose concentration.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having nanostructured electrodes as well as methods for making and using such sensors. In certain embodiments of the invention, the sensor includes a carbon nanotube electrode and a analyte limiting membrane that modulates the ability of a analyte to contact the carbon nanotube electrode.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having elements designed to modulate their chemical reactions as well as methods for making and using such sensors. In certain embodiments of the invention, the sensor includes an analyte modulating membrane that comprises a blended mixture of a linear polyurethane/polyurea polymer, and a branched acrylate polymer.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide amperometric analyte sensors having optimized elements such as electrodes formed from sputtered platinum compositions as well as layers of material selected to optimize the characteristics of a wide variety of sensor elements and sensors. While embodiments of the innovation can be used in a variety of contexts, typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.
摘要:
A long term analyte sensor for measuring at least one analyte in the body of a user and which includes a housing, a plurality of analyte contacting sensor elements and at least one structure for relaying information away from the sensor. This plurality of analyte contacting sensor elements are typically disposed in an array. The analyte sensor further includes at least one sensor protection membrane that is controllable in a manner such that sensor elements may be activated (e.g. exposed to the external environment) at different times so as to extend the useful life of the sensor. In illustrative analyte sensors, the analyte is glucose.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide amperometric analyte sensors having optimized elements such as electrodes formed from sputtered platinum compositions as well as layers of material selected to optimize the characteristics of a wide variety of sensor elements and sensors. While embodiments of the innovation can be used in a variety of contexts, typical embodiments of the invention include glucose sensors used in the management of diabetes.