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Sensor cartridge and inserter

US9883888B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. · US

Inventors

Stephan-Michael Frey · Griesheim, DE
Wolfgang Heck · Bischofswerda, DE
Oliver Kube · Worms, DE
Helmut Walter · Heppenheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 26, 2014
Grant date	Feb 6, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 10, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2005/1585
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor cartridge comprising a sterile capsule. The sensor cartridge further comprises a sensor within the sterile capsule. The sensor cartridge further comprises a sensor connector connected to the sensor in an initial position. The sensor cartridge further comprises an insertion needle for inserting the sensor into a subject. The insertion needle is within the sterile capsule. The sensor cartridge further comprises a sensor mounting unit for receiving the sensor connector at a mounted position. The sensor mounting unit comprises an adhesive surface for attaching to an exterior surface of the subject. The sensor cartridge further comprises an insertion mechanism operable for actuating the insertion needle and moving the sensor connector from the initial position to the mounted position.

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