Patent classifications
A61M2005/1726
Infusion systems and related personalized bolusing methods
Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related operating methods are provided. A method of operating an infusion device involves determining a reference insulin absorption curve for the patient based at least in part on demographic data associated with the patient, determining a contextual adjustment factor based at least in part on a current patient context, calculating an adjusted insulin absorption curve for the patient as a function of the reference insulin absorption curve and the contextual adjustment factor, and determining a bolus dosage of the insulin based at least in part on the adjusted insulin absorption curve.
Method and system for insulin bolus management
A method of administering insulin includes receiving blood glucose measurements of a patient at a data processing device from a glucometer. Each blood glucose measurement is separated by a time interval and includes a blood glucose time associated with a time of measuring the blood glucose measurement. The method also includes receiving patient information at the data processing device and selecting a subcutaneous insulin treatment for tube-fed patients from a collection of subcutaneous insulin treatments. The selection is based on the blood glucose measurements and the patient information. The subcutaneous insulin treatment program for tube-fed patients determines recommended insulin doses based on the blood glucose times. The method also includes executing, using the data processing device, the selected subcutaneous insulin treatment.
INTEGRATED ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS WITH MULTIPLE INFUSION MODES
An integrated artificial pancreas with multiple infusion modes, includes: drug infusion unit; program unit comprising input end and output end, and the input end comprises a plurality of electrically connective regions for receiving signals of analyte data in the body fluid, after the output end is electrically connected to the power unit, the program unit controls whether the drug infusion unit delivers drugs; and an infusion cannula provided with at least two detecting electrodes, the infusion cannula is the drug infusion channel, the electrodes are disposed on the cannula wall. It takes only one insertion to perform both analyte detection and drug infusion.
Drug Delivery Cannula with Continuous Glucose Monitoring Capability
By combining analyte concentration monitoring electrodes and infusion functions into a single subcutaneous element, the described sensing cannulae having a rectangular cross-section avoids the need for two separate devices for insulin delivery and glucose concentration determination. The substantially flat, thus planar, surface of the sensing cannula provides a substrate for deposition of one or more sensing electrodes, preferably through a lithographic-type process. The inner lumen of the sensing cannula serves as a conduit for drug delivery and is formed in a manner that is compatible with lithographic-type electrode formation. The rectangular cross-section of the sensing cannula also allows face and side ports establishing fluid communication between the inner lumen and tissue that preferably reduces the incidence of occlusion of the inner lumen of the sensing cannula.
Patch-sized fluid delivery system
A patch-sized fluid delivery device may include a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion may include components that come into contact with the fluid, while the reusable portion may include only components that do not come into contact with the fluid. Redundant systems, such as redundant controllers, power sources, motor actuators, and alarms, may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, certain components can be multi-functional, such a microphones and loudspeakers that may be used for both acoustic volume sensing and for other functions and a coil that may be used as both an inductive coupler for a battery recharger and an antenna for a wireless transceiver. Various types of network interfaces may be provided in order to allow for remote control and monitoring of the device.
Device for subcutaneous delivery of fluid medicament
An improved device delivers a fluid medicament to the subcutaneous tissue of a user. The device is better suited for patients with Parkinson's Disease and other central nervous system disorders, than conventional infusion devices. The device can include a reusable part including a drive component (e.g., motor) and control electronics and a disposable part including a medicament reservoir. Medicament can be evacuated from the medicament reservoir by a plunger assembly that includes a plunger attached to a lead screw that is rotated by a nut, all within the disposable part. The device can be fluidically coupled with the tissue via a flexible cannula. Various embodiments relate to an improved cannula insertion mechanism that delivers the cannula under a force applied by a spring. Various embodiments relate to improved filling of the device, for example, using a vial adapter and an automated filling station.
Application of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in sensor systems, devices, and related methods
A diagnostic Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) procedure is applied to measure values of impedance-related parameters for one or more sensing electrodes. The parameters may include real impedance, imaginary impedance, impedance magnitude, and/or phase angle. The measured values of the impedance-related parameters are then used in performing sensor diagnostics, calculating a highly-reliable fused sensor glucose value based on signals from a plurality of redundant sensing electrodes, calibrating sensors, detecting interferents within close proximity of one or more sensing electrodes, and testing surface area characteristics of electroplated electrodes. Advantageously, impedance-related parameters can be defined that are substantially glucose-independent over specific ranges of frequencies. An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) enables implementation of the EIS-based diagnostics, fusion algorithms, and other processes based on measurement of EIS-based parameters.
Glucose level control system with control parameter modification
A blood glucose control system is configured to modify therapy provided to a subject. The system can cause first therapy to be delivered by the blood glucose control system to a subject during a first therapy period. The first therapy can be delivered based at least in part on a first value of a control parameter used by a control algorithm to generate a dose control signal. The system can determine a first effect corresponding at least in part to the first therapy and autonomously generate a second value of the control parameter. The system can cause second therapy to be delivered by the blood glucose control system to the subject during a second therapy period, wherein the second therapy is delivered based at least in part on the second value of the control parameter.
Patch-sized fluid delivery systems and methods
A patch-sized fluid delivery device may include a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion may include components that come into contact with the fluid, while the reusable portion may include only components that do not come into contact with the fluid. Redundant systems, such as redundant controllers, power sources, motor actuators, and alarms, may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, certain components can be multi-functional, such a microphones and loudspeakers that may be used for both acoustic volume sensing and for other functions and a coil that may be used as both an inductive coupler for a battery recharger and an antenna for a wireless transceiver. Various types of network interfaces may be provided in order to allow for remote control and monitoring of the device.
Measurement device
A measurement method includes a first measurement in which a characteristic amount of a specific analyte in a biological fluid is measured with a biosensor. The method also includes a second measurement in which motion information of living activity is measured. Additionally, the method may include recording the motion information and the characteristic amount measured in the first measurement with the motion information and characteristic amount associated with each other.