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Hydrogel composition for measuring glucose flux

US7150975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2003
Grant dateDec 19, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0436
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions for use in analyte monitoring devices. These compositions are useful to increase the flux of analyte across skin, tissue or mucosal surfaces. The compositions include hydrogels and collection reservoir systems comprising ionically conductive materials. The present invention also includes methods of making/manufacturing hydrogels or collection reservoir systems, collection assemblies comprising the hydrogels, electrode assemblies in combination with the hydrogels or collection reservoir systems, and methods of using the same.

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