Implantation device for metabolite sensors
US8652101B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3447
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an implantation device for implanting a sensor element for detecting at least one analyte in a bodily fluid or body tissue. The implantation device comprises at least one cannula for piercing a skin surface of a patient. The cannula has at least one holding area for holding the sensor element. The implantation device furthermore has at least one hydraulic container, connected to the cannula, for holding a hydraulic fluid and at least one pressure generation device. The pressure generation device is designed to apply pressure to the hydraulic fluid, wherein the sensor element can be transferred from the cannula into the body tissue using the hydraulic fluid.
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