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20080300476 | INSERTION DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices and methods relating to analyte sensor insertion devices and methods are provided. | 12-04-2008 |
20090082693 | Method and apparatus for providing temperature sensor module in a data communication system - Method and apparatus for providing temperature sensor module in a transmitter unit of a continuous glucose monitoring system includes a temperature probe portion provided with thermally conductive material such as thermally conductive epoxy provided in the temperature sensor module that is press fitted, insert molded, heat stacked, or attached by adhesive to the bottom portion of the transmitter housing. The temperature sensor module is substantially in physical contact with the patient's skin, and thus is configured to detect the skin temperature corresponding to each measured blood glucose level from the sensor. | 03-26-2009 |
20090102678 | Analyte sensor transmitter unit configuration for a data monitoring and management system - Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity with the analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring and management system is provided. | 04-23-2009 |
20090105569 | Introducer Assembly and Methods of Use - Method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided. | 04-23-2009 |
20090171182 | Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system - Method and apparatus for mounting a data transmission device in a communication system including and adhesive pad with pull tab and raised border portions is provided. The adhesive pad may also include a flexible band to fit around the patient's arm to firmly secure the adhesive pad onto the patient's skin. The flexible band is size adjustable. The pull tab and raised borders on the adhesive pad permit easy single handed application and removal process of the adhesive pad by the patient. | 07-02-2009 |
20100087721 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Analyte Sensor Insertion - Devices and methods for positioning a portion of a sensor at a first predetermined location, displacing the portion of the sensor from the first predetermined location to a second predetermined location, and detecting one or signals associated with an analyte level of a patient at the second predetermined location are disclosed. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring. | 04-08-2010 |
20100249565 | Analyte Sensor Introducer and Methods of Use - Method and apparatus for providing an introducer for transcutaneous placement of at least a portion of an analyte sensor through the skin of a patient is provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20100331646 | Health Management Devices and Methods - Methods and devices to detect analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include analyte sensors designed so that at least a portion of the sensor is positionable beneath a skin surface during analyte monitoring. | 12-30-2010 |
20100331653 | Analyte Meter with a Moveable Head and Methods of Using the Same - The present disclosure provides in vitro analyte meters that include a meter portion that is moveable relative to at least one other meter portion. Embodiments include moveable meters that are integrated with in vivo analyte systems. Also provided are methods, systems and kits. | 12-30-2010 |
20110054275 | Mounting Unit Having a Sensor and Associated Circuitry - Disclosed herein is a mounting unit assembly that includes a mounting unit and a sensor integrally formed with the mounting unit such that the mounting unit and sensor form a single unit. | 03-03-2011 |
20110060196 | Flexible Mounting Unit and Cover for a Medical Device - Generally, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an adhesive mounting unit that is formed from a nonwoven polymeric material that is breathable, flexible, waterproof and durable. Additionally, the adhesive mounting unit of the present disclosure includes a retention mechanism that is insert molded directly into or on the mounting unit such that the mounting unit and retention mechanism form a single unitary structure. | 03-10-2011 |
20110073475 | Analyte Sensor - An analyte sensor configured to be implanted in the body of the user unassisted by an introducer sharp. | 03-31-2011 |
20110144464 | Integrated Transmitter Unit and Sensor Introducer Mechanism and Methods of Use - Method and apparatus for providing an integrated transmitter unit and sensor insertion mechanism is provided. | 06-16-2011 |
20110154889 | Carrying Cases for Medical Devices and Methods - Carrying cases for medical devices and components thereof are provided. Also provided are methods for carrying medical devices and for medical testing. | 06-30-2011 |
20110184258 | Balloon Catheter Analyte Measurement Sensors and Methods for Using the Same - Balloon catheters, assemblies and systems and methods for using them for the continuous in vivo monitoring of one or more selected analytes or other physiological chemistries within a patient using an implantable analyte sensor associated with a balloon catheter are provided. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184264 | Universal Test Strip Port - The present disclosure provides a sensor port configured to receive a plurality of analyte sensors having different sizes, shapes and/or electrode configurations. Also provided are analyte meters, analyte monitoring devices and/or systems and drug delivery devices and/or systems utilizing the disclosed sensor ports. | 07-28-2011 |
20110213225 | Medical devices and methods - Methods and devices to monitor an analyte in body fluid are provided. Embodiments include continuous or discrete acquisition of analyte related data from a transcutaneously positioned in vivo analyte sensor automatically or upon request from a user. | 09-01-2011 |
20110319733 | Devices, Systems and Methods for On-Skin or On-Body Mounting of Medical Devices - Devices, systems, methods and kits for releasably mounting a medical device on the body or skin of a user are provided. | 12-29-2011 |
20120022346 | Analyte Sensor Transmitter Unit Configuration for a Data Monitoring and Management System - Method and system for providing analyte sensor alignment and retention mechanism for improved connectivity with a transmitter unit for electrical connection, and further including transmitter unit contact pins with metal components to improve electrical conductivity with the analyte sensor in an analyte monitoring and management system is provided. | 01-26-2012 |
20120190952 | Flexible Patch for Fluid Delivery and Monitoring Body Analytes - A wearable, conductive textile patch is provided that may include any of a number of features for monitoring body analytes and/or delivering fluids to a body. In one embodiment of the invention, a single, patch-mounted system monitors glucose levels of a diabetic person and provides appropriate doses of insulin in response to the glucose measurements. A hand-held user interface can be provided for wirelessly controlling the system and/or receiving information from it. Conductive pathways can be formed in the fabric of the patch. Components that can be integrated into the flexible patch include a power source, controller, transmitter, antenna, temperature and other sensors, fluid pump, infusion set, electrical pathways, switches, controls, electrodes, connectors, resistors and other circuit elements. Such components can be embedded, interwoven or coated on to the flexible patch instead of or in addition to surface mounting. Methods associated with use of the flexible patch system are also covered. | 07-26-2012 |
20120253145 | Systems and Methods for Transcutaneously Implanting Medical Devices - Systems and methods for transcutaneously implanting medical devices, such as in vivo analyte sensors, are provided. The systems and methods involve the use of introducers or inserters made of shape memory alloy (SMA) materials which are transitionable from one operative state or configuration to another operative state or configuration, wherein the transition from state to state enables the transcutaneous implantation and/or transcutaneous explantation of the medical device. | 10-04-2012 |
20130184542 | Method and System for Providing an Integrated Analyte Sensor Insertion Device and Data Processing Unit - Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130338463 | Integrated Introducer and Transmitter Assembly and Methods of Use - Method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided. | 12-19-2013 |
20140031655 | Sensor Inserter Having Introducer - Methods, device and system for providing a sensor insertion assembly including an inserter housing, an introducer including a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end and a shaft portion comprising a channel and a distal end, the shaft portion extending downwardly from an edge of the body portion, the shaft portion including a holding member disposed along a length of the channel, the holding member configured to substantially releasably retain a sensor, an on-body electronics unit, wherein the introducer is configured for insertion of the sensor through an aperture in the on-body electronics unit prior to insertion through skin and a drive mechanism included in the inserter housing and operatively coupled to the introducer, wherein the drive mechanism drives the introducer and retained sensor through the skin are provided. | 01-30-2014 |
20140374277 | Universal Test Strip Port - The present disclosure provides a sensor port configured to receive a plurality of analyte sensors having different sizes, shapes and/or electrode configurations. Also provided are analyte meters, analyte monitoring devices and/or systems and drug delivery devices and/or systems utilizing the disclosed sensor ports. | 12-25-2014 |
20150018639 | Method and System for Providing an Integrated Analyte Sensor Insertion Device and Data Processing Unit - Method and apparatus for providing an integrated analyte sensor and data processing unit assembly is provided. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018640 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Analyte Sensor Insertion - Devices and methods for positioning a portion of a sensor at a first predetermined location, displacing the portion of the sensor from the first predetermined location to a second predetermined location, and detecting one or signals associated with an analyte level of a patient at the second predetermined location are disclosed. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring. | 01-15-2015 |