摘要:
A flexible indwelling biosensor includes an elongated framework formed from a flexible material (e.g., a Nitinol strip) with a body portion, a sharp head, a distal end, and a proximal end. The flexible indwelling sensor also includes a biosensor (such as an interstitial fluid glucose sensor) integrated with the elongated framework with the biosensor having a sensing element disposed over (for example, on or suspended over) at least one of the body portion or sharp head of the elongated framework. Moreover, the sharp head is disposed at the distal end of the elongated framework and the sharp head and at least the sensing element of the biosensor are configured for insertion into a target site (for example, a subcutaneous target site).
摘要:
A medical device flexible conduit includes an elongated Nitinol strip with a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal axis running from the distal end to the proximal end, a sharp head extending from the distal end, and a channel etched therein. Moreover, the channel is dispositioned along the longitudinal axis. The medical device flexible conduit also includes a flexible tube at least partially jacketing the elongated Nitinol strip between the distal end and the proximal end with the channel and the flexible tube defining a conduit. A method for manufacturing a medical device flexible conduit includes etching a channel into an elongated Nitinol strip and forming a sharp head on a distal end of the elongated Nitinol strip. The method also includes subsequently jacketing the flat elongated Nitinol strip with a flexible tube such that the flexible tube and channel define a conduit.