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Implantable sensor

US6895265B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 2002
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 25, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2560/0219
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor is disclosed, for implantation within a blood vessel to monitor an analyte in blood. In one embodiment, the analyte is glucose. A signal indicative of glucose level is transmitted to an external receiver. The signal may also be used to drive an internal or externally worn insulin pump. Methods are also disclosed.

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