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US 12,011,265 B2Granted
Method of making a sensor device
AssigneeDexCom, Inc.
InventorsPeter C. Simpson, Jennifer Blackwell, Sebastian Böhm
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Abstract
Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. The sensor devices can be used in conjunction with dissolvable needles configured for inserting the sensor devices into a host. Hardening agents for strengthening membranes on sensor devices are also provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided.
Claims20
A method of making a sensor device for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, the method comprising:
- coating a wire with a membrane;
- cutting the coated wire to a desired length to thereby form a sensor tip;
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- exposing the coated wire to a hardening agent such that the membrane absorbs the hardening agent, whereby the sensor device is formed, the sensor device being configured to be inserted into skin of the host and configured to measure the analyte concentration within the skin of the host.
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