Patent classifications
A61B5/14514
INTEGRATED SENSOR ASSEMBLY UNIT
Sensor assembly comprising a first substrate, a second substrate and a sensor. The first substrate comprises at least one plurality of capillary bores defining a fluid path. The fluid path is extending through said first substrate from a top side to a fluid channel on a bottom side of said first substrate. The second substrate is arranged in connection with the first substrate and the fluid channel of the first substrate is in fluid communication with a first metallised via and a second metallised via formed in the second substrate. Thereby extending the fluid path through the first metallised via and the second metallised via. The sensor comprise a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on the second substrate in fluid communication with the fluid channel of the first substrate. The first electrode is in electric contact with the first metallised via and the second electrode is in electric contact with the second metallised via.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE CONTINUOUS ANALYTE MONITORING FOR CLOSED-LOOP TREATMENT APPLICATIONS
Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for minimally-invasive and continuous analyte monitoring for closed-loop applications, such as drug delivery. In some aspects, a multi-modal microneedle sensing platform for continuous minimally-invasive orthogonal electrochemical monitoring of levodopa (L-Dopa) is disclosed, which uses parallel simultaneous independent enzymatic-amperometric and non-enzymatic voltammetric detection of L-Dopa using different microneedles on the same sensor array patch.
ANALYTE SENSOR
The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for measuring an analyte in a host. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for transcutaneous measurement of glucose in a host.
SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR MONITORING SUBJECTS
The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for monitoring and/or providing feedback for drugs or other pharmaceuticals taken by a subject. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to devices and methods for determining a species within the skin of a subject; and producing feedback to a subject based on the determination of the species. The feedback may be, for example, visual, audible, tactile, a change in temperature, etc. In some cases, information regarding the determination of the species may be transmitted to another entity, e.g., a health care provider, a computer, a relative, etc., which may then provide feedback to the subject in some fashion. In some cases, the feedback may be directly indicative of the species, e.g., whether the species is present, the concentration of the species, whether a by-product of a reaction involving the species is present, whether a compound affected by the species is present, etc. However, the feedback may also be indirect in some embodiments. For example, the subject may be presented with an external reward, e.g., based on the determination of the species within the skin. For instance, a reward such as cash, coupons, songs, discounts, personal items, etc., may be offered based on the level of compliance of the subject. Still other aspects of the invention are generally directed to kits involving such devices (with or without the drug to be monitored), methods of promoting such systems, or the like.
CLINICAL AND/OR CONSUMER TECHNIQUES AND DEVICES
The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for delivering and/or receiving a substance or substances such as blood, from subjects, e.g., from the skin and/or from other tissues of the body. In some cases, the device may contain a substance transfer component such as needles or microneedles, which can be inserted into the skin or another organ to deliver and/or receiving fluid or other substances from the subject. In some embodiments, the device may include an activator constructed and arranged to insert one or more substance transfer components into the skin or other organ. In certain cases, the device may also include a storage chamber for receiving a fluid received from the subject.
SYSTEM FOR MONITORING BODY CHEMISTRY
A system and method for monitoring body chemistry of a user, the system comprising: a housing supporting: a microsensor comprising a first and second working electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode, and configured to access interstitial fluid of the user, and an electronics subsystem comprising a signal conditioning module that receives a signal stream, from the microsensor, wherein the electronics subsystem is configured to detect an impedance signal derived from two of the first working electrode, the second working electrode, the reference electrode, and the counter electrode; and a processing subsystem comprising: a first module configured to generate an analysis indicative of an analyte parameter of the user and derived from the signal stream and the impedance signal, and a second module configured to transmit information derived from the analysis to the user, thereby facilitating monitoring of body chemistry of the user.
Non-invasive transdermal sampling and analysis device incorporating an electrochemical bioassay
Systems and methods are provided for determining levels of a target analyte in a biological sample. A transdermal sampling and analysis device may include a substrate, at least one disruptor mounted on the substrate, a reservoir configured to collect and contain a biological sample, at least two electrodes, and an electrochemical bioassay configured to determine levels of a target analyte in the biological sample. The at least one disruptor of the transdermal sampling and analysis device may be configured to generate a localized heat capable of altering permeability characteristics of a stratum corneum layer of skin of an organism.
BIOSENSOR EXCITATION METHODS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
Systems and methods for operating a biosensor are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the biosensor is configured to access a user's interstitial fluid to determine the concentration of one or more analytes of interest. The method can include applying an excitation voltage to a working electrode of biosensor. The excitation voltage can be a time-varying waveform, such as a square waveform. The method can further include measuring a signal generated by the biosensor and analyzing the signal to determine one or more parameters of the biosensor and/or surrounding environment.
SENSOR UNIT FOR CONTINUOUS BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT
The present disclosure relates to a continuous blood sugar measuring sensor member, wherein: since an electrode layer formed on one surface of a substrate is connected to a sensor contact point part on the other surface of the substrate through a via hole and thus two electrode layers may be formed on different opposite surfaces without having to be formed on the same surface of the substrate, the width of the substrate may be further reduced and an overall minimized and simplified structure may be ensured; since an electrode connection layer formed at the via hole is not formed in a shape of filling the via hole but is formed only on the inner circumferential surface, a filling defect occurring in a process of filling the via hole and a fault in electrical connection according thereto may be prevented and thus a more stable structure may be ensured; and since a plurality of via holes are formed, despite damage to or the occurrence of a defect in an electrode connection layer formed at one of the via holes, electrical connection is maintained by electrode connection layers formed at the remaining via holes, and thus more stable performance may be maintained.
SYSTEM FOR MONITORING BODY CHEMISTRY
A system and method for monitoring body chemistry of a user, the system comprising: a housing supporting: a microsensor comprising a first and second working electrode, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode, and configured to access interstitial fluid of the user, and an electronics subsystem comprising a signal conditioning module that receives a signal stream, from the microsensor, wherein the electronics subsystem is configured to detect an impedance signal derived from two of the first working electrode, the second working electrode, the reference electrode, and the counter electrode; and a processing subsystem comprising: a first module configured to generate an analysis indicative of an analyte parameter of the user and derived from the signal stream and the impedance signal, and a second module configured to transmit information derived from the analysis to the user, thereby facilitating monitoring of body chemistry of the user.