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US 8,275,438 B2Granted
Analyte sensor
AssigneeDexCom, Inc.
InventorsPeter C. Simpson, Michael J. Estes, Paul V. Neale, Robert Boock, Jacob S. Leach, Richard C. Yang
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Abstract
Systems and methods of use for continuous analyte measurement of a host's vascular system are provided. In some embodiments, a continuous glucose measurement system includes a vascular access device, a sensor and sensor electronics, the system being configured for insertion into communication with a host's circulatory system.
Claims18
A system configured to measure at least one analyte in a biological sample of a host, the system comprising:
- a fluid coupler comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to releasably mate with a connecting end of a catheter, and wherein the second end is configured to releasably mate with a tubing assembly;
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- at least one analyte sensor, wherein at least a portion of the at least one analyte sensor is located within the fluid coupler, wherein the at least one analyte sensor is configured to be exposed to a biological sample when the fluid coupler is in fluid communication with a circulatory system of the host via the catheter and the biological sample is drawn back to the at least one analyte sensor by a flow control device;
- wherein the system is configured to program a flow profile of the flow control device in response to receipt of an identification information associated with the fluid coupler and/or the catheter.
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