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Implantable, retrievable sensors and immunosensors

US7006858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 2002
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 2, 2023

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 sensor is retrievable. In another embodiment, the sensor is an immunosensor. A signal representative of a reaction between an analyte and an antigen of the analyte is transmitted to an external receiver. Methods are also disclosed.

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