Implantable analyte sensor
US6613379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/14865
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An insertable analyte needle sensor, comprising a set of fine wires positioned together and a dielectric material covering a substantial portion of the fine wires but defining an opening filled with at least one partially permeable membrane. The wires may be treated with a gas plasma to facilitate membrane adherence. One membrane layer may comprise sulphonated polyethersulphone coated with silane.
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