Abstract:
The application relates to a method for producing a sterilized subcutaneous access device, the method comprising: producing a device carrier unit, comprising providing a carrier, producing a subcutaneous access part on the carrier, the subcutaneous access part being provided with at least one of a sensor device for detecting an analyte present in a bodily fluid and an infusion device for infusion of a substance, and producing an electronic assembly on the carrier, the producing comprising printing a battery on a carrier material, and sterilizing the device carrier unit by radiation sterilization, the sterilizing comprising exposing the printed battery to the radiation applied for sterilization. Furthermore, the application relates to a sterilized subcutaneous access device.
Abstract:
A sensor (110), a sensor assembly (256) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid and methods of manufacturing a sensor (110) and a sensor assembly (256) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid are disclosed. The sensor (110) has at least one substrate (114). The sensor (110) further has at least two electrodes (116) applied to the substrate (114), wherein the electrodes (116) are adapted for detecting the analyte. The sensor (110) further has at least two contact pads (118) applied to the substrate (114) and at least two electrical traces (120) applied to the substrate (114). The electrical traces (120) electrically connect the electrodes (116) and the contact pads (118). The sensor (110) further comprises a sealing ring (134) fixedly applied to the substrate (114). The sealing ring (134) surrounds the contact pads (118).
Abstract:
A sensor assembly for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid includes an electrochemical sensor, a body mount that attaches to a body of a user and an inserter that transfers the sensor to the body mount. A first adhesive is attached to one or both of the body mount or the sensor, and the first adhesive attaches the sensor to the body mount. A second adhesive is attached to one or both of the sensor or the inserter and releasably attaches the sensor to the inserter. The assembly has an initial position in which the sensor is attached to the inserter via the second adhesive and a final position in which the sensor is attached to the body mount via the first adhesive. Transferring the sensor from the initial position to the final position releases the sensor from the inserter.
Abstract:
Protective coverings are provided for hand-held medical devices that have a measuring port for a disposable analytical test element. The coverings also include a sleeve having a reception opening and can be slipped over the devices to at least partially enclose the devices in a usable protected state. The coverings further include a test element adapter formed as an integral part of the sleeve to receive the test element in alignment with a measuring port, where the sleeve includes the test element adapter and is arranged as a sealing barrier between the test element and the device port in a protected state.
Abstract:
A sensor (110), a sensor assembly (256) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid and methods of manufacturing a sensor (110) and a sensor assembly (256) for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid are disclosed. The sensor (110) has at least one substrate (114). The sensor (110) further has at least two electrodes (116) applied to the substrate (114), wherein the electrodes (116) are adapted for detecting the analyte. The sensor (110) further has at least two contact pads (118) applied to the substrate (114) and at least two electrical traces (120) applied to the substrate (114). The electrical traces (120) electrically connect the electrodes (116) and the contact pads (118). The sensor (110) further comprises a sealing ring (134) fixedly applied to the substrate (114). The sealing ring (134) surrounds the contact pads (118).
Abstract:
A sensor assembly for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid includes an electrochemical sensor, a body mount that attaches to a body of a user and an inserter that transfers the sensor to the body mount. A first adhesive is attached to one or both of the body mount or the sensor, and the first adhesive attaches the sensor to the body mount. A second adhesive is attached to one or both of the sensor or the inserter and releasably attaches the sensor to the inserter. The assembly has an initial position in which the sensor is attached to the inserter via the second adhesive and a final position in which the sensor is attached to the body mount via the first adhesive. Transferring the sensor from the initial position to the final position releases the sensor from the inserter.
Abstract:
The application relates to a method for producing a sterilized subcutaneous access device, the method comprising: producing a device carrier unit, comprising providing a carrier, producing a subcutaneous access part on the carrier, the subcutaneous access part being provided with at least one of a sensor device for detecting an analyte present in a bodily fluid and an infusion device for infusion of a substance, and producing an electronic assembly on the carrier, the producing comprising printing a battery on a carrier material, and sterilizing the device carrier unit by radiation sterilization, the sterilizing comprising exposing the printed battery to the radiation applied for sterilization. Furthermore, the application relates to a sterilized subcutaneous access device.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus are described for the generation of microparticles containing an immobilized functional component, where the following measures are proposed: spraying a liquid (32) containing a soluble alginate and a functional component consisting of molecules or nanoparticles to generate a stream (60) of droplets, directing the stream (60) of droplets onto a precipitation bath (16) and capturing the droplets therein by application of high voltage (14), precipitating the droplets in the precipitation bath (16) via a precipitation liquid (18) containing an alginate complexing agent, such that the droplets are solidified to form microparticles (10) containing the functional component and extracting the microparticles (10) from the precipitation bath (16).
Abstract:
This disclosure concerns a medical device and a method for its production, wherein the device comprises a cannula having an elongated hollow shaft and a sharp tip provided at a distal end of the shaft, wherein the shaft is formed as a bent part from a sheet material and confines an interior passage which has a lateral slit opening, and wherein the shaft has at least one longitudinal pre-bending channel provided in the sheet material, wherein the thickness of the sheet material is reduced along the pre-bending channel and a sidewall of the shaft is folded over the pre-bending channel.
Abstract:
Sensor elements are disclosed for the electrochemically analyzing a body fluid, as well as methods of producing and using the same. The sensor elements include an electrically conductive layer structure applied to a non-conductive carrier substrate, where the layer structure includes a continuous base layer of tantalum, niobium or an alloy thereof, and a metallic cover layer formed on the base layer that covers the base layer either over the entire surface or in some regions. The metallic cover layer includes a more noble metal when compared to the base layer.