Transcutaneous analyte sensor
AssigneeDexCom, Inc.
InventorsMark Brister, Paul V. Neale, Sean Saint, James R. Petisce, James Patrick Thrower, Apurv Ullas Kamath, Daniel S. Kline, John A, Guerre, Daniel Shawn Codd, Thomas F. McGee, David Michael Petersen
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Abstract
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.
Claims18
A method for inserting a transcutaneous analyte sensor into a host using an applicator, the method comprising the steps of:
- pushing on a first component of an applicator for inserting a transcutaneous analyte sensor into a host, so as to insert an introducer and the sensor into the skin of the host;
- and
- pulling on a second component of the applicator so as to retract the introducer from the skin of the host, while leaving the sensor in the host;
- wherein the first component and the second component of the applicator are configured to interact so as to enable insertion of the sensor and retraction of the introducer using a motion provided by a user.
A method for inserting a transcutaneous analyte sensor into a host using an applicator, the method comprising the steps of:
- placing an applicator system against a skin of a host, the applicator system comprising a housing configured for placement against the skin of the host, a sensor configured for transcutaneous placement through the skin of a host, and an applicator configured for inserting the sensor through the housing and into the skin of the host;
- and
- inserting the sensor into the host.
A method of using an electrochemical sensor, the method comprising:
- adhering a mounting unit to a skin of a patient, wherein the mounting unit comprises an applicator coupled thereto, the applicator having an electrochemical sensor disposed therein;
- inserting an electrochemical sensor into the skin of the patient using the applicator;
- releasing the applicator;
- and
- coupling an electronics unit body to the mounting unit, whereby the mounting unit is coupled with a plurality of conductive contacts disposed on the electronics unit body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.