Implantable optical glucose sensing
US9037205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is provided for detecting an analyte, configured to be implanted in a body of a subject. The apparatus includes an optical fiber having a distal portion and also a membrane permeable to the analyte. The membrane is coupled to the distal portion of the fiber and surrounding a sampling region at least in part, by being fitted over the distal portion of the fiber. Other embodiments are also described.
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