Medical sensor and technique for using the same
US7811276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor is provided that is appropriate for transcutaneous detection of tissue or blood constituents. A sensor for tissue constituent detection may include a gas collection chamber with a conduit to a sensing component and a conduit from the sensing component to the chamber. A sensor as provided may also include a barrier layer to prevent water from infiltrating the sensor.
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