Abstract:
Enzyme electrode assembly suitable for sensing physiologically important molecules such as glucose wherein the rate of accessibility of enzyme substrates to the enzyme (18,24) is differentially regulated by suitably positioning material with selective permeability (20,26) properties around the sensing region of the electrode assembly.
Abstract:
An electrochemical cell sensor for monitoring oxidizable enzyme substrates in biological fluids situated in a housing and suitable for implantation in the body, including at least one oxygen or hydrogen peroxide sensing electrode containing a suitable oxidase enzyme, a reference electrode, and a counter electrode all in communication with biological fluids through one or more openings in the walls of the housing.
Abstract:
Enzyme electrode assembly suitable for sensing physiologically important molecules such as glucose wherein the rate of accessibility of enzyme substrates to the enzyme (18,24) is differentially regulated by suitably positioning material with selective permeability (20,26) properties around the sensing region of the electrode assembly.
Abstract:
Methods are described for extending the service life of implantable sensors (2) having a silver-containing anodic reference electrode (4) maintained at a high impedance, at least one noble metal cathodic working electrode (6), and at least one noble metal anodic counter electrode (8) maintained at a low impedance, particularly sensors for the in vivo detection of oxygen and/or glucose in bodily fluids. The methods described involve increasing the input impedance of the reference electrode (4) up to a maximum for implanted circuitry and shielding said electrode, and/or alternating the operating roles of the reference (4) and working (6) electrodes, switching the working electrodes with counter electrodes in the circuit, reversing the polarities of the reference (4) and working (6) electrodes, and sequentially activating each electrode in a plurality of working and/or reference electrodes in the circuit. All of the circuitry means needed to control the steps described can be implanted with the sensor (2) so that the steps can be performed while the sensor is in use in a patient.
Abstract:
An electrochemical system includes a sensor module suitable for implantation in the body to monitor glucose and oxygen levels therein. The module has two oxygen sensors situated in an oxygen-permeable housing, arranged in a tandem relationship, and recessed in the housing, one sensor being unaltered and the other contacting glucose oxidase allowing for differential measurement of oxygen content in bodily fluids or tissues indicative of glucose levels. The module includes a communication capability for transmitting measurement information to an external recording device outside the body.
Abstract:
An electrochemical system includes a sensor module suitable for implantation in the body to monitor glucose and oxygen levels therein. The module has two oxygen sensors situated in an oxygen-permeable housing, arranged in a tandem relationship, and recessed in the housing, one sensor being unaltered and the other contacting glucose oxidase allowing for differential measurement of oxygen content in bodily fluids or tissues indicative of glucose levels. The module includes a communication capability for transmitting measurement information to an external recording device outside the body.