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.

An electrode patch for use with an external medical device, the electrode patch comprising: a first surface configured to be attached to a skin of a patient monitored by the external medical device, and an indicating mechanism disposed on the electrode patch and configured to indicate an end of a predetermined lifespan of the electrode patch.

An implantation device for prompt subcutaneous implantation of a sensor to measure a physiological signal of an analyte in a biofluid of a living body is disclosed. The implantation device includes a housing, an implantation module, a detachable module and a bottom cover. The housing has a bottom opening. The implantation module includes an implanting device and a needle extracting device. The detachable module includes the sensor detachably engaged with the implantation module; and a base configured to mount the sensor thereon. The bottom cover is detachably coupled to the bottom opening so that the housing and the bottom cover together form an accommodating space. The implantation module and the detachable module are accommodated in the accommodating space. The bottom cover has an operating portion configured to bear a force, and a supporting portion is formed on the opposite end of the operating portion.

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 for applying a transcutaneous monitor to a person can include a telescoping assembly, a sensor, and a base with adhesive to couple the sensor to skin. The sensor can be located within the telescoping assembly while the base protrudes from a distal end of the system. The system can be configured to couple the sensor to the base by compressing the telescoping assembly.

Systems for applying a transcutaneous monitor to a person can include a telescoping assembly, a sensor, and a base with adhesive to couple the sensor to skin. The sensor can be located within the telescoping assembly while the base protrudes from a distal end of the system. The system can be configured to couple the sensor to the base by compressing the telescoping assembly.

Apparatus and methods provide wireless, disposable, continuous pulse oximeter sensor technology, useful and beneficial for a number of applications including relatively extended periods of data collection, and/or packaged in compact and easy-to-use assemblies. Economic fabrication and use provides flexible methodologies that can reduce the overall costs of monitoring and collecting patient's physiological data, and provide relatively greater ease and comfort to the patient. A disposable wireless continuous pulse oximeter sensor has a reduced emitter-detector separation, a low-power frontend, and a low-cost processor that sends waveforms to a host device so that the host can calculate and display the parameters of interest. Complications created by the reduced distance between emitter and detector are minimized by using an emitter-detector assembly with an optically dark background, and a bandage for improved optical compliance.

The present invention relates to a sensor applicator assembly for a continuous glucose monitoring system and provides a sensor applicator assembly for a continuous glucose monitoring system, which is manufactured with a sensor module assembled inside an applicator, thereby minimizing additional work by a user for attaching the sensor module to the body and allowing the sensor module to be attached to the body simply by operating the applicator, and thus can be used more conveniently. A battery is built in the sensor module and a separate transmitter is connected to the sensor module so as to receive power supply from the sensor module and be continuously used semi-permanently, thereby making the assembly economical. The sensor module and the applicator are used disposables, thereby allowing accurate and safe use and convenient maintenance.

The present invention relates to a sensor applicator assembly for a continuous glucose monitoring system and provides a sensor applicator assembly for a continuous glucose monitoring system, which is manufactured with a sensor module assembled inside an applicator, thereby minimizing additional work by a user for attaching the sensor module to the body and allowing the sensor module to be attached to the body simply by operating the applicator, and thus can be used more conveniently. A battery is built in the sensor module and a separate transmitter is connected to the sensor module so as to receive power supply from the sensor module and be continuously used semi-permanently, thereby making the assembly economical. The sensor module and the applicator are used as disposables, thereby allowing accurate and safe use and convenient maintenance.

The present invention relates to a body monitoring system comprising a patch, the patch comprising a main body, the main body comprising a second face suitable for facing the skin of a user, the patch comprising an adhesive layer at least partially covering the second face, and a peelable cover covering the adhesive layer, the peelable cover comprising at least two separate portions, the portions being adjacent to each other, the main body and the adhesive layer comprise a central portion forming an opening suitable for receiving the capsule, the opening having a maximum diameter greater than 2 mm, preferably greater than 5 mm.