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Electrochemical cell sensor for continuous short-term use in tissues and blood

US4671288A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1985
Grant dateJun 9, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/905
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrochemical cell sensor for monitoring oxidizable enzyme substrates in biological fluids situated in a housing and suitable for implantation in the body, including at least one oxygen or hydrogen peroxide sensing electrode containing a suitable oxidase enzyme, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode all in communication with biological fluids through one or more openings in the walls of the housing.

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