Patent classifications
A61B5/1451
Continuous analyte monitor inserter apparatus and methods
An inserter apparatus (e.g., a continuous analyte monitoring inserter apparatus) includes an outer member; an inner member; a transmitter carrier configured to support a transmitter and biosensor assembly during insertion of a biosensor, the transmitter carrier including a bias member; and a pivot member configured to pivot at times relative to the transmitter carrier and support an insertion device during biosensor insertion. The outer member is configured to press the bias member against the pivot member during insertion of the biosensor. During a first stroke portion of the insertion apparatus, the pivot member is prevented from pivoting. In a second stroke portion, pivoting is allowed, and the bias member causes, pivoting of the pivot member and retraction of the insertion device. Other systems and methods embodiments are provided.
System, device and method of dynamic glucose profile response to physiological parameters
Method, device and system for providing consistent and reliable glucose response information to physiological changes and/or activities is provided to improve glycemic control and health management.
ANALYTE SENSOR DEVICES, CONNECTIONS, AND METHODS
Devices associated with on-body analyte sensor units are disclosed. These devices include any of packaging and/or loading systems, applicators and elements of the on-body sensor units themselves. Also, various approaches to connecting electrochemical analyte sensors to and/or within associated on-body analyte sensor units are disclosed. The connector approaches variously involve the use of unique sensor and ancillary element arrangements to facilitate assembly of separate electronics assemblies and sensor elements that are kept apart until the end user brings them together.
RETROSPECTIVE RETROFITTING METHOD TO GENERATE A CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION PROFILE BY EXPLOITING CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SENSOR DATA AND BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENTS
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices provide glucose concentration measurements in the subcutaneous tissue with limited accuracy and precision. Therefore, CGM readings cannot be incorporated in a straightforward manner in outcome metrics of clinical trials e.g. aimed to assess new glycaemic-regulation therapies. To define those outcome metrics, frequent Blood Glucose (BG) reference measurements are still needed, with consequent relevant difficulties in outpatient settings. Here we propose a “retrofitting” algorithm that produces a quasi continuous time BG profile by simultaneously exploiting the high accuracy of available BG references (possibly very sparsely collected) and the high temporal resolution of CGM data (usually noisy and affected by significant bias). The inputs of the algorithm are: a CGM time series; some reference BG measurements; a model of blood to interstitial glucose kinetics; and a model of the deterioration in time of sensor accuracy, together with (if available) a priori information (e.g. probabilistic distribution) on the parameters of the model. The algorithm first checks for the presence of possible artifacts or outliers on both CGM datastream and BG references, and then rescales the CGM time series by exploiting a retrospective calibration approach based on a regularized deconvolution method subject to the constraint of returning a profile laying within the confidence interval of the reference BG measurements. As output, the retrofitting algorithm produces an improved “retrofitted” quasi-continuous glucose concentration signal that is better (in terms of both accuracy and precision) than the CGM trace originally measured by the sensor. In clinical trials, the so-obtained retrofitted traces can be used to calculate solid outcome measures, avoiding the need of increasing the data collection burden at the patient level.
BODY FLUID ANALYTE DETECTION DEVICE AND CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING DEVICE
A body fluid analyte detection device, includes: a transmitter, provided with at least one first clamping part; a bottom shell, provided with a second clamping part corresponding to the first clamping part, the transmitter being assembled on the bottom shell by mutual snap fitting of the first clamping part and the second clamping part, the bottom shell including a fixing part and a force application part, and the fixing part being fixed and applying a force to the force application part in a direction to disable the bottom shell, so that the first clamping part and the second clamping part are separated from each other, and then the bottom shell and the transmitter are separated; a battery, used for supplying power to the transmitter; a sensor, used for detecting body fluid analyte parameter information and electrically connected to the transmitter to transmit a parameter signal.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYTE MONITORING
Embodiments described herein include a device and a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The device includes one or more processors, an analyte sensor, a communication module, and memories. The processors are configured to generate analyte data indicative of a monitored analyte level measured by the analyte sensor corresponding to a first time, generate analyte data indicative of the monitored analyte level measured by the analyte sensor corresponding to a second time, calculate a correction parameter based on the analyte data corresponding to the analyte data corresponding to the first time and analyte data corresponding to the second time, and perform a lag correction to obtain the monitored analyte level using at least the calculated correction parameter. The calculated correction parameter comprises a lag time determined from the analyte data. The performed lag correction comprises a linear correction model based on the calculated correction parameter.
ANALYTE AND ENVIRONMENT SENSORS
Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for in vivo monitoring of localized environment conditions within a patient user by measuring analytes, including glucose, oxygen, and/or other analytes. In some aspects, a sensor device includes a wafer-based substrate, at least one electrochemical sensor two-electrode contingent including a working electrode and a reference electrode on the substrate and configured to detect a target analyte in a body fluid when the sensor device is deployed within a subject's body, where the working electrode is functionalized by a chemical layer configured to facilitate a reaction involving the target analyte that produces an electrical signal; and an electronics unit in communication with the electrochemical sensor electrode contingent to transmit the electrical signal to an external processor.
WHEAL AND FLARE ANALYZING SYSTEM
The wheal and flare analyzing system analyzes the mast cell reaction to an allergen being administered in a scratch or prick skin test. The system comprises a sensor array and a processing unit. The sensor array includes a plurality of emitters surrounding a receiver at the allergen test site. Energy of various wavelengths is emitted into the allergen test site. An energy receiver measures reflected various wavelengths from the plurality of emitters. A microprocessor is in digital communication with the plurality of emitters and the energy receiver. The reflected wavelengths have an energy return indicative of the intensity of the allergic reaction in the mast cells. The intensity of the allergic reaction is analyzable from the reflected wavelengths and other data over time. A plurality of temperature sensors measuring local dermal temperatures surrounding the sensor array, the local dermal temperature being indicative of the intensity of the allergic reaction.
SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER ANALYSIS AND RELATED GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES
A method can include receiving, using one or more processors, a first record including a first data associated with a personal identification from a first database, receiving, using the one or more processors, a second record including a second data associated with a user identification from a second database, pairing, using the one or more processors, the first data and the second data based upon a shared data item contained in the first record and the second record, and displaying, using one or more processors, a report based upon the first data and the second data.
DETECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
Provided is a detector assembly for determining a ratio of lactate to pyruvate from dialysis, said detector assembly comprising: a first pump, a dialysis probe, a first tube fluidically coupling the first pump to an inlet of the dialysis probe, an infrared (IR) detector, a second tube fluidically coupling an outlet of the dialysis probe to the IR detector, and a controller. The first pump pumps a perfusate at a first flow rate to the dialysis probe, via the first tube, and to, in turn, pump a dialysate at a second flow from the dialysis probe to the IR detector, via the second tube. The IR detector detects respective absorbances due to lactate and pyruvate in the dialysate, and the controller determines the ratio of lactate to pyruvate in the dialysate.