Abstract:
A container for moisture sensitive test elements comprising a container body (2, 102, 202), an insert (22, 122, 220) fitting in container body, whereby a cavity (18, 118) is created between outer surface of insert wall (24, 124, 240) and inner surface of container body wall (4, 104, 204), and a lid (50, 150, 250) dimensioned to seal container open end when in a closed position, wherein a desiccant material is contained within the cavity (18, 118) between container body wall and insert wall. Insert wall defines a hollow channel (29, 129, 229) which is dimensioned that at least one test element extents from the insert channel facilitating accessibility to an individual test element for the testing of an analyte of interest. Desiccant material includes an indicator whose colour changes when exposed to moisture indicating to a user whether contents therein, i.e. test elements, have been compromised by environmental factors.
Abstract:
A test element holding system for a personal diagnostic device is provided comprising a test element holder and an analyte test element for inserting into the test element holder, characterized in that the test element holder comprises first and second major structures generally arranged in a parallel formation to each other, defining a horizontal passageway of predefined width generally corresponding to at least the thickness of the test element, wherein a first engagement means for allowing pivotal engagement with a first recess of the test element and a second engagement means for releasably engaging a second recess of the test element are provided at or adjacent to the first and/or second major structures of the test element holder to allow securing of the test element within the holder by a 'hingelock' mechanism. Visible indication is provided to a user that the test element has been correctly inserted into the test element holder. Also provided is a removable protective structure for the test element holding system of the personal diagnostic device.
Abstract:
A container for moisture sensitive test elements comprising a container body (2, 102), an insert (22, 122) fitting in container body (2, 102), whereby a cavity (18, 118) is created between outer surface of insert wall (24, 124) and inner surface of container wall (4, 104), and a lid (50) dimensioned to seal container open end when in a closed position, wherein a desiccant material is contained within the cavity (18, 118) between container body (2) and insert (22). Insert wall (24, 124) defines a hollow channel (29, 129) which is dimensioned that at least one test element extents from the insert channel (29, 129) facilitating accessibility to an individual test element for the testing of an analyte of interest. Desiccant material includes an indicator whose colour changes when exposed to moisture indicating to a user whether contents therein, i.e. test elements, have been compromised by environmental factors.
Abstract:
An analyte test element for the qualitative and/or quantitative determination of at least one analyte in a physiological or aqueous sample fluid having a first surface (2a) and a second surface (4a) in a predetermined distance opposite from each other, said both surfaces are provided with two substantially equivalent patterns forming areas of high and low surface energy which are aligned mostly congruent, whereby the areas of high surface energy (6, 6') create a sample distribution system with at least two detection areas (6a, 6'a), said at least one of the detection areas (6a, 6'a) of the first and second surfaces (2a, 4a) is provided with at least one non-enzymatic recognition element (32). The analyte test element is suitable for analyte test systems evaluating the affinity reaction between an analyte of interest and a recognition element and therefore provides a suitable test system to perform immunoassays, receptor-assays, or other affinity assays with a simple test element containing qualitative or quantitative calibration mechanisms suitable for point of care and home settings.
Abstract:
Provided is a small sized, portable monitoring device capable of determining an analyte under investigation and having a system and method for providing compliance information to a user of his management of a disease, and for easily navigating a menu structure by means of manual controls). Further provided is the provision of feedback to the user in form of a disease management information to be easily understood by a user such as the further described COMPOANCE WINDOW or the INDICATOR CATEGORIES. The user interface can be used in connection with a glucose diagnostic device, a coagulation diagnostic device, immunoassay diagnostic device, and other monitoring devices such as an blood pressure monitor or a pedometer.
Abstract:
An analyte test element for the qualitative and/or quantitative determination of at least one analyte in a physiological or aqueous sample fluid having a first surface (2a) and a second surface (4a) in a predetermined distance opposite from each other, said both surfaces are provided with two substantially equivalent patterns forming areas of high and low surface energy which are aligned mostly congruent, whereby the areas of high surface energy (6, 6') create a sample distribution system with at least two detection areas (6a, 6'a), said at least one of the detection areas (6a, 6'a) of the first and second surfaces (2a, 4a) is provided with at least one non-enzymatic recognition element (32). The analyte test element is suitable for analyte test systems evaluating the affinity reaction between an analyte of interest and a recognition element and therefore provides a suitable test system to perform immunoassays, receptor-assays, or other affinity assays with a simple test element containing qualitative or quantitative calibration mechanisms suitable for point of care and home settings.
Abstract:
This invention provides a device for determining the concentration of an analyte like glucose, cholesterol, free fatty acids, triglycerides, proteins, ketones, phenylalanine or enzymes, in a physiological fluid like blood, serum, plasma, saliva, urine, interstitial and/or intracellular fluid, the device having an integrated calibration and quality control system suitable for dry reagent test strips with a very small sample volume of about 0.5µL based on to a new sample distribution system. The production of the inventive analyte test element involves only a small number of uncomplicated production steps enabling an inexpensive production of the strips.
Abstract:
An integrated sample testing meter, for instance for measuring blood, comprising a lancing device, an electrochemical sensor and a test strip cartridge disposed in a single modular housing. The test strip cartridge includes a stack of test strips suitable for performing an electrochemical or photometric analysis of a blood sample. The integrated test system automatically dispenses and positions a test strip in proximity to a lancet puncture site, automatically transfers a blood sample to the test strip from the lancet puncture site and automatically analyzes the blood sample after the test strip collects the sample from the puncture site.
Abstract:
Provided is a small sized, portable monitoring device capable of determining an analyte under investigation and having a system and method for providing compliance information to a user of his management of a disease, and for easily navigating a menu structure by means of manual control (s). Further provided is the provision of feedback to the user in form of a disease management information to be easily understood by a user such as the further described COMPLIANCE WINDOW (50) or the INDICATOR CATEGORIES (60,62,64,66,68). The user interface can be used in connection with a glucose diagnostic device, a coagulation diagnostic device, immunoassay diagnostic device, and other monitoring devices such as an blood pressure monitor or a pedometer.
Abstract:
A test element for the determination of coagulation in a plasma or whole blood sample having a first surface (2a) and a second surface (4a) in a predetermined distance opposite from each other, said both surfaces being provided with two substantially equivalent patterns forming areas of high and low surface energy which are aligned mostly congruent, whereby the areas of high surface energy create a sample distribution system (6) with at least one detection area (6a), wherein the detection area(s) (6a, 6'a) of the first and second surfaces (2a, 4a) is/are provided with at least one coagulation stimulation reagent. The coagulation test element is provided with an integrated quality control system suitable for dry reagent test strip format with a very small sample volume of about 0.5µL. The production of the inventive coagulation test element involves only a small number of uncomplicated production steps enabling an inexpensive production of the element.